date:20090210

Dear Aakarsh,

Your Instrumentals are out of the world, and you have all the chance and
good wishes of me and everyone here to be part of AR's Team. I have all your
instrumentals with me till date, and I have a request.

I dont know if you would have heard AR's Tamil Works. There is a movie by
name TAJMAHAL which had music of AR.

It has wonderful classical folk type music ( with fusion ingredients in it )


There is a very famous song " Eechi Elumichi" , and the flute bit of the
tune comes as a BGM all through the movie. Its such a wonderful piece. I
have it with me and shall share the entire BGMs soon.

I would like you to make an instrumental of the full song " Eechi Elumichi".
It may be tough, as the song is little complex..

Thanks in anticipation.

( Its a loving request. )

God Bless you .
-- 
regards,
Vithur

Re: [arr] Re: Zakir Hussain wants an Oscar for Rahman

I had a cassette of the album, but now also lost it :(

I really loved the treat this album had to offer..
Regards,
Anantha the Dreamer

http://arrtheboss.blogspot.com
Bob Hope  - "I have a wonderful make-up crew. They're the same people
restoring the Statue of Liberty."

On Wed, Feb 11, 2009 at 9:05 AM, nivensamy  wrote:

>   And pity that I lost my Colors cd. One which I loved hardly knowing my
> IDOL collaborated in it
>
> Niven
>
>
> --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com ,
> Aakarsh  wrote:
> >
> > Yes, Colours had keyboards by ARR.
> > ï¿½
> >
> > Regards
> > Kamal Aakarsh Vishnubhotla.
> > ï¿½
> > http://kamal-aakarsh.blogspot.com
> > ï¿½
> >
> > --- On Tue, 2/10/09, Anantha Dreamer  wrote:
> >
> > From: Anantha Dreamer 
>
> > Subject: Re: [arr] Re: Zakir Hussain wants an Oscar for Rahman
> > To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com 
> > Date: Tuesday, February 10, 2009, 7:45 PM
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > What was the Colours Album by Zakir Hussain. It has our boss playing
> keyboard right???
> >
> > Violin : Kunnakudi Vaidyanathan
> > Tabla : Zakir Hussain
> > Music Orchestration, Arrangements, Conducting : C Jeyasekar
> > Keyboards : A. S. Dileep Kumar (A.R. Rahman)
> > Drums, Percussion : Sivamani
> > Mridangam : Srinivasan
> > String section : Kalyan
> >
> >
> > Regards,
> > Anantha the Dreamer
> >
> > http://arrtheboss. blogspot. com
> >
> >
> >
> > On Tue, Feb 10, 2009 at 7:20 PM, Jahanzeb Farooq  yahoo.com> wrote:
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > thanks.
> >
> > i was wondering may be ARR collaborated/ used him sometime (in some of
> > his albums). but it seems no.
> >
> >
> > --- In arrahmanfans@ yahoogroups. com, Vithur  wrote:
> > >
> > > AR had accompanied Zakir Hussain, Kadri Gopalnath in their overseas
> > tours,
> > > when he was with his Band troupe Nemesis.
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > On Mon, Feb 9, 2009 at 11:43 PM, Jahanzeb Farooq
> > wrote:
> >
> > >
> > > > by the way why ARR never worked with Zakir Hussain? any idea
> > anyone?
> > > >
> > > > --- In arrahmanfans@ yahoogroups. com
> > ,
> >
> >
> >
> > > > Bivin Chandra 
> > > > wrote:
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > > After winning a Grammy in the contemporary World Music Album
> > > > category for his collaborative album Global Drum Project, Zakir
> > > > Hussain says that he sincerely desires that A R Rahman wins an
> > Oscar.
> > > > >
> > > > > On being asked to respond to Rahman's global recognition for
> > Slumdog
> > > > Millionaire, Zakir Hussain said that, "He is a genius. I think his
> > > > talent has been duly recognised now and I am very happy with that.
> > The
> > > > best thing about him is that he has consistently proved himself.
> > He is
> > > > not a one time wonder. He has delivered consistently. He has
> > really
> > > > made us feel very proud. I hope he does equally fantastic at the
> > > > Oscars. "
> > > > >
> > > > > Talking about his own achievements he says that he is very
> > excited
> > > > on his achievement because it was a competition with the great
> > > > musicians of the contemporary world music.
> > > > >
> > > > > "I look at this win as the reaffirmation of my hard work. This
> > > > second time Grammy recognition is the witness of the fact that in
> > > > today s modern world I have not fallen behind times. I am up-to-
> > date
> > > > in creative contemporary world of music. I am extremely happy and
> > > > satisfied with this achievement," said Zakir.
> > > > >
> > > > > Zakir Hussain worked with Mickey Hart of the rock band Grateful
> > > > Dead, Nigerian percussionist Sikiru Adepoju and Puerto Rican jazz
> > > > percussionist Giovanni Hidalgo for the album.
> > > > >
> > > > > Global Drum Project is the second collaboration between Hart and
> > > > Hussain. Their compilation Planet Drum which was released in 1991
> > went
> > > > on to win the first-ever Grammy Award in the World Music category.
> > > > >
> > > > > Asked if he would have felt more satisfactory, had it been a win
> > for
> > > > a purely Indian project, he said, "It's true that Global Drum
> > Project
> > > > is a collaborative work with western musicians. I will be happier
> > if a
> > > > pure Indian project wins a Grammy sometime in future. Till now the
> > > > only purely India project which claimed Grammy glory was Pandit
> > Vishwa
> > > > Mohan Bhatt's work."
> > > > >
> > > > > http://music. ndtv.com/ Music_Story. aspx?
> > > > id=ENTEN20090083000&type=musicindia
> > > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > --
> > > regards,
> > > Vithur
> > >
> >
>
>  
>

Re: Down to Earth by Peter Gabriel (Re: [arr] 'Slumdog' vs. 'Wall-E' for best song)

well said pavan, even if our boss wins an oscar or not, we will remain to
hum his tunes forever..

but it wud be really nice if he wins, the numbers doesn't matter...
Regards,
Anantha the Dreamer

http://arrtheboss.blogspot.com
Marlene Dietrich  - "Most women set out to try to change a man, and when
they have changed him they do not like h...

On Wed, Feb 11, 2009 at 10:13 AM, $ Pavan Kumar $ wrote:

>   I am not aware with the academy rules..but what if both O saya and Jai
> Ho declared as joint winners in the Best Song category ? Then..Rahman has
> all chances of getting 3...
>
> But who cares...More than Oscar what is important is people all around the
> world noticing Rahman's work..Slumdog has managed to do that for
> Rahman..Now everyone would be interested in exploring more and more of
> Rahman..as we say in hindi "rongte kade hojayenge unke" :)
>
> --- On *Tue, 2/10/09, tanyaagha * wrote:
>
> From: tanyaagha 
> Subject: Down to Earth by Peter Gabriel (Re: [arr] 'Slumdog' vs. 'Wall-E'
> for best song)
> To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com
> Date: Tuesday, February 10, 2009, 1:11 PM
>
>
>
>
> Just to clarify, ARR cannot win three awards. He has three nominations
> in a total of two categories. He can only win a maximum of two. Thanks.
>
> --- In arrahmanfans@ yahoogroups. com ,
> Madhavan Rajan 
> wrote:
> >
> > I liked all three songs that were nominated. I hope AR does a
> hattrick at
> > Oscars (Bagging all three awards!). However, I will be happy even if
> Peter
> > Gabriel wins his first Oscar.
> >
> > One more thing I would like to quote - Martin Scorcese has created
> better
> > films than his own Departed, but academy honoured him for his work in
> > Departed. So, let's not worry about the academy's choice and instead
> just
> > say, if one wins Oscar it's for what he has given to the society
> till date.
> >
> > On Tue, Feb 10, 2009 at 1:52 PM, V S Rawat  wrote:
> >
> > > I heard Wall-E's Down to Earth by Peter Gabriel. I think that is the
> > > song nominated for Oscar in the category of SDM songs.
> > >
> > > The song seems good, but English music has had enumerable equally good
> > > or even better songs compared to that, whereas our man's SDM songs
> have
> > > a novelty value as international level music from India.
> > >
> > > And something in this song reminds me of some of Bryan Adams'
> songs and
> > > even his voice, not able to pinpoint which one. Anyone.
> > >
> > > --
> > > Rawat
> > >
> > > On 2/10/2009 10:02 AM India Time, _Gopal Srinivasan_ wrote:
> > >
> > > > 'Slumdog' vs. 'Wall-E' for best song
> > > > No clear frontrunner among Oscar nominees
> > > > By JON BURLINGAME
> > > >
> > > > For the third time in the past 20 years, music-branch voters
> chose only
> > > three tunes as best
> > > > song nominees. Two are from the same movie, and two of the
> singers are
> > > world-class world-music
> > > > recording artists.
> > > >
> > > > There is no clear-cut favorite this year, unlike, say, eight
> years ago
> > > when Bob Dylan's win for
> > > > "Things Have Changed" was a foregone conclusion, or the year of
> "Titanic"
> > > and its ubiquitous
> > > > Celine Dion song. What happens Feb. 22 depends several factors.
> > > >
> > > > First, the "Slumdog" phenomenon: Both of the key songs in "Slumdog
> > > Millionaire" are nominated,
> > > > both co-written by leading Indian composer A.R. Rahman (who is also
> > > nominated for his original
> > > > score). The soundtrack album is rising fast on the charts, so a
> "Slumdog"
> > > win would not
> > > > surprise.
> > > >
> > > > But which song? Will voters remember that it was "Jai Ho" that was
> > > performed as an elaborately
> > > > choreographed, Bollywood-style dance number in the Mumbai train
> station
> > > at the end of the
> > > > movie?
> > > >
> > > > "Jai Ho," with Indian lyrics by poet Gulzar, may be the most
> talked-about
> > > musical moment from
> > > > year-end films. And Oscar voters, excited about the prospect of
> seeing
> > > the number re-created on
> > > > the telecast, may be thinking about that when filling out their
> ballots.
> > > If it wins, it will be
> > > > only the second foreign-language song to do so (after 2004's "Al
> otro
> > > lado del rio" from "The
> > > > Motorcycle Diaries").
> > > >
> > > > But Rahman's collaboration with London-born, Sri Lankan-raised Maya
> > > Arulpragasam -- better
> > > > known to the pop world as M.I.A. -- on "O... Saya" may resonate with
> > > younger voters for its
> > > > pounding rhythms, electronica sound and rap-style vocals. That
> song's
> > > used earlier in the film,
> > > > as police chase poor youngsters from an airport tarmac through the
> > > streets.
> > > >
> > > > "Slumdog's" competition is the song from the end of the Disney-Pixar
> > > movie "Wall-E," co-written
> > > > by Thomas Newman (also nominated for his score) and Peter
> Gabriel. The
> > > nom is Gabriel's first
> > > > despite having composed scores for such films as "The Last
>

Re: [arr] Other Inspirations

2009-02-10 Thread Bivin Chandra


Mustafa Mustafa/ Iroda Dilroz

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4tTNfvEHmks&feature=related

Other Inspirations

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r7yjBxoeNTE



--- On Tue, 2/10/09, John Paul Devotta  wrote:

> From: John Paul Devotta 
> Subject: [arr] Fw: Fwd: Kannalane used in Ciaras song check this out!
> To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com
> Date: Tuesday, February 10, 2009, 6:41 PM
> Now this is getting crazzy!
> 
> Ciara uses Kehna hi kya/ Kannalane in her latest song with
> Chris brown!
> 
> http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=bTSvyf3AMAo
> 
> I think ARR is almost there to take the world by storm!
> 
> Cheers,
> JP

[arr] Re: LETS PRAY FOR AR !! ( Group Prayer ?? )

Hi,

I need the from 8.A.M To ?? 30 min  or 1 hour 

Pls clarify this

Thanks & Regards
H.Sathiyenthira Boopathy.



--- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, Radhakrishnan S  
wrote:
>
> Gentle remainder ! Lets plan it for *FRIDAY,13 FEB,8:00 AM IST* !!
> Who ever can,please join from where ever you are !
> 
> I never thought of members outside India .May be they can do it 
their local
> time 8:00 AM on 13 Feb.
> 
> Cheers
> 
> 
> On Sat, Jan 24, 2009 at 2:26 AM, rivjot  wrote:
> 
> >   Great! Feb 13,Friday,8:00 AM - is that IST?
> >
> >
> > --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com 
,
> > Radhakrishnan S  wrote:
> > >
> > > Group ,
> > > WHY NOT ?? Why don't we pray for our boss who has brought so 
much of
> > joy to
> > > us.
> > >
> > > It's my thought .Let me know what you guys think.
> > >
> > > Some years before in the tamil weekly 'Kumudam' we used to have 
this
> > > 'Prarthanai Neram' ( Prayer Time) where readers used to do this
> > group prayer
> > > for other readers wishes and problems at pre-informed time
> > slots.Although in
> > > those days,mostly the requests would be of the get-well-soon
> > types,we can
> > > think of doing for a such a nice occasion like winning the 
OSCARS .
> > >
> > > If I haven't made my point clear,let me try one more time - Lets
> > announce a
> > > data & time say Feb 13,Friday,8:00 AM .Who ever wants to join 
the
> > prayer can
> > > do so from their homes ( offices, etc) in their very own way of 
prayers
> > > according to their beliefs and customs and wish our boss brings 
home the
> > > OSCARS !
> > > Think of all 10,000 of us praying for him at the same time.WOW 
!!
> > >
> > > I also remember from Kumudam that lot of these prayers have been
> > answered
> > > where the person requesting has reported back that their wish 
has been
> > > fufilled.Thats the power of Group prayers !
> > >
> > > Lets do it for our man , who gave us 'Pray for me BROTHER !! '
> > > We can arrive at a time and date on consensus.
> > >
> > > Cheers,
> > > srkriz aka radha
> > >
> >
> >  
> >
>

Re: Down to Earth by Peter Gabriel (Re: [arr] 'Slumdog' vs. 'Wall-E' for best song)

2009-02-10 Thread $ Pavan Kumar $

I am not aware with the academy rules..but what if both O saya and Jai Ho 
declared as joint winners in the Best Song category ? Then..Rahman has all 
chances of getting 3...
 
But who cares...More than Oscar what is important is people all around the 
world noticing Rahman's work..Slumdog has managed to do that for 
Rahman..Now everyone would be interested in exploring more and more of 
Rahman..as we say in hindi "rongte kade hojayenge unke" :)


--- On Tue, 2/10/09, tanyaagha  wrote:

From: tanyaagha 
Subject: Down to Earth by Peter Gabriel (Re: [arr] 'Slumdog' vs. 'Wall-E' for 
best song)
To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com
Date: Tuesday, February 10, 2009, 1:11 PM








Just to clarify, ARR cannot win three awards. He has three nominations
in a total of two categories. He can only win a maximum of two. Thanks.

--- In arrahmanfans@ yahoogroups. com, Madhavan Rajan 
wrote:
>
> I liked all three songs that were nominated. I hope AR does a
hattrick at
> Oscars (Bagging all three awards!). However, I will be happy even if
Peter
> Gabriel wins his first Oscar.
> 
> One more thing I would like to quote - Martin Scorcese has created
better
> films than his own Departed, but academy honoured him for his work in
> Departed. So, let's not worry about the academy's choice and instead
just
> say, if one wins Oscar it's for what he has given to the society
till date.
> 
> On Tue, Feb 10, 2009 at 1:52 PM, V S Rawat  wrote:
> 
> > I heard Wall-E's Down to Earth by Peter Gabriel. I think that is the
> > song nominated for Oscar in the category of SDM songs.
> >
> > The song seems good, but English music has had enumerable equally good
> > or even better songs compared to that, whereas our man's SDM songs
have
> > a novelty value as international level music from India.
> >
> > And something in this song reminds me of some of Bryan Adams'
songs and
> > even his voice, not able to pinpoint which one. Anyone.
> >
> > --
> > Rawat
> >
> > On 2/10/2009 10:02 AM India Time, _Gopal Srinivasan_ wrote:
> >
> > > 'Slumdog' vs. 'Wall-E' for best song
> > > No clear frontrunner among Oscar nominees
> > > By JON BURLINGAME
> > >
> > > For the third time in the past 20 years, music-branch voters
chose only
> > three tunes as best
> > > song nominees. Two are from the same movie, and two of the
singers are
> > world-class world-music
> > > recording artists.
> > >
> > > There is no clear-cut favorite this year, unlike, say, eight
years ago
> > when Bob Dylan's win for
> > > "Things Have Changed" was a foregone conclusion, or the year of
"Titanic"
> > and its ubiquitous
> > > Celine Dion song. What happens Feb. 22 depends several factors.
> > >
> > > First, the "Slumdog" phenomenon: Both of the key songs in "Slumdog
> > Millionaire" are nominated,
> > > both co-written by leading Indian composer A.R. Rahman (who is also
> > nominated for his original
> > > score). The soundtrack album is rising fast on the charts, so a
"Slumdog"
> > win would not
> > > surprise.
> > >
> > > But which song? Will voters remember that it was "Jai Ho" that was
> > performed as an elaborately
> > > choreographed, Bollywood-style dance number in the Mumbai train
station
> > at the end of the
> > > movie?
> > >
> > > "Jai Ho," with Indian lyrics by poet Gulzar, may be the most
talked-about
> > musical moment from
> > > year-end films. And Oscar voters, excited about the prospect of
seeing
> > the number re-created on
> > > the telecast, may be thinking about that when filling out their
ballots.
> > If it wins, it will be
> > > only the second foreign-language song to do so (after 2004's "Al
otro
> > lado del rio" from "The
> > > Motorcycle Diaries").
> > >
> > > But Rahman's collaboration with London-born, Sri Lankan-raised Maya
> > Arulpragasam -- better
> > > known to the pop world as M.I.A. -- on "O... Saya" may resonate with
> > younger voters for its
> > > pounding rhythms, electronica sound and rap-style vocals. That
song's
> > used earlier in the film,
> > > as police chase poor youngsters from an airport tarmac through the
> > streets.
> > >
> > > "Slumdog's" competition is the song from the end of the Disney-Pixar
> > movie "Wall-E," co-written
> > > by Thomas Newman (also nominated for his score) and Peter
Gabriel. The
> > nom is Gabriel's first
> > > despite having composed scores for such films as "The Last
Temptation of
> > Christ" and
> > > "Rabbit-Proof Fence."
> > >
> > > Eight of the past 20 song statuettes have gone to tunes from
animated
> > movies (all Disney pics
> > > but one). And nine of the past 20 have gone to popular artists
(including
> > Gabriel's ex-Genesis
> > > bandmate Phil Collins, for "Tarzan," another Disney toon). Also,
> > Gabriel's human-rights and
> > > environmental activism would seem to coincide with the politics
of many
> > Acad voters.
> > >
> > > And, in recent years, voters have spread the Oscar wealth among
multiple
> > pics. A "Slumdog"
> > > score win could translate into a "Wall-E" song win.
> > >
> > >
http

[arr] Jai Ho Remix Video Coming Soon

>From Pussycat Dolls wiki page:

They were also able to team up with A.R. Rahman in recording their latest song 
"Jai Ho", featuring English verses sung by the Dolls. The track was a new 
version to the "Slumdog Millionaire" movie theme song. [b]Online articles 
confirm a follow-up future videoshoot to the song.[/b] The song was produced by 
A.R. Rahman and Jimmy Iovine.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pussycat_Dolls#2008-present:_Doll_Domination

Re: [arr] SDm - Box office - India

Its a hit in India also... And thats the reason Pyramid Natrajan has bagged
the rights for the Tamil Dubbing of the movie.

( Though its struggling with a lot of criticisms from a section of people )

On Tue, Feb 10, 2009 at 11:41 PM, just an another girl <
justananotherg...@gmail.com> wrote:

>   Just curious ..
>
> what's the fate of SDM in india .. is it a hit or flop ? any box office
> reports ?
> 
>

-- 
regards,
Vithur

Re: [arr] My expectations for an Oscar are very low

Dearest Sir,

Pls dont be under any pressure. But pls be with pleasure, as we are all with
you always.

We would pray for you and Having taken you to such heights, Allah wont leave
you come empty handed from the Oscars. You would be blessed with the Oscars,
as God blesses the deserved and you are one.

Ameen! Ameen! Ameen!




On Wed, Feb 11, 2009 at 8:35 AM, satish_srini wrote:

>   In the wake of Slumdog Millionaire, AR Rahman's triumphant streak
> continues. And how!
>
> This week, he walked away with the prestigious BAFTA (British Academy
> of Film & Television Arts) awards for his music in Slumdog Millionaire.
>
> An exhausted but exhilarated Rahman said from London, "It came as
> surprise, not because I didn't expect it but, because it was announced
> too soon. Mine was one of the first awards to be announced. I got it
> from one of my favourite international artistes Kylie Minogue. That
> was pretty cool."
>
> Yesterday, Rahman returned from London to Chennai for just a day
> especially so that he could take his wife, Saira Bano to Los Angeles
> for the Oscars.
>
> "More than mine, it's my wife's dream that I get an Oscar," said Rahman.
>
> But everything isn't a cakewalk for Rahman. He is under tremendous
> pressure to bring home the Oscar. "I feel like one of our
> sportspersons at the Olympics who is being told to bring home a gold
> medal. I hope I don't let people in India who are expecting me to win
> the Oscar down. God has already given me much more than I ever
> expected. I have very low expectations from my nomination at the
> Oscars. Maybe that's the kind of person I am," he said cautiously.
>
>
> http://www.mumbaimirror.com/article/30/200902112009021102441430339159519/My-expectations-for-an-Oscar-are-very-low
>
> 
>



-- 
regards,
Vithur

Re: [arr] Re: Sakkarakatti Movie this Saturday

2009-02-10 Thread ramakrisha laxmana subramanian siva gopala acharya iyer .aiyooo amma idli wada dosa sambar chatni .

Just close your eyes, and lie down relaxing  and hear the songs, the BGMs .
You will certainly love it.

For that matter, I have seen it thrice. Twice in theatres and once while I
ripped the BGMs. LOL

On Tue, Feb 10, 2009 at 11:47 PM, ramakrisha laxmana subramanian siva gopala
acharya iyer .aiyooo amma idli wada dosa sambar chatni . <
sriramiye...@yahoo.co.in> wrote:

>   OMG, watching the movie again!
>
>
> --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com ,
> Vithur  wrote:
> >
> > Dear All,
> >
> > For the benefit of those, who missed the movie " Sakkarakatti " in
> the big
> > screens , catch it on Sun TV, this coming Saturday evening at 5 PM.
> >
> > Dont miss it. IT has wonderful songs and mind blowing BGMs.
> >
> > Enjoy :P LOL
> >
> > --
> > regards,
> > Vithur
> >
>
>  
>

-- 
regards,
Vithur

Re: [arr] ARR tracks/samples remix/reuse

2009-02-10 Thread satish_srini

I have updated the list based on my memory. Feel free to correct it in
case the information is incorrect.


Movies:
Swasame, Yaaro Yaarodi, Rang de/Accidental Husband/2008
Bombay Theme/Lord of War/English/2005
Chaiyya Chaiyya/Inside Man/English/2006
 
 
Shakalaka Baby/Kelly Poo/?/Mandarin/2007
Jai Ho Remix/Pussycat Dolls/?/English/2009
Kannalane/Ciara (Turntables)/English/2009
Taal Se Taal/Wyclef jean (rebel music)/English/2008
Mustafa/Iroda Dilroz (Ko'ngillar bog'landi)/Uzbekh/2008
Kadhal Sadugudu/Iroda Dilroz(Sevgi Sadosi)/Uzbekh/2008
Mayya Mayya/Jelena Karleusa (JK Revolution)/Serbian/2008
Ottagatha/La Caution (pilotes automatiques)/French/2005

[arr] Re: Zakir Hussain wants an Oscar for Rahman

2009-02-10 Thread nivensamy

And pity that I lost my Colors cd. One which I loved hardly knowing my
IDOL collaborated in it

Niven

--- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, Aakarsh  wrote:
>
> Yes, Colours had keyboards by ARR.
> ï¿½
> 
> Regards
> Kamal Aakarsh Vishnubhotla.
> ï¿½
> http://kamal-aakarsh.blogspot.com 
> ï¿½
> 
> --- On Tue, 2/10/09, Anantha Dreamer  wrote:
> 
> From: Anantha Dreamer 
> Subject: Re: [arr] Re: Zakir Hussain wants an Oscar for Rahman
> To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com
> Date: Tuesday, February 10, 2009, 7:45 PM
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> What was the Colours Album by Zakir Hussain. It has our boss playing
keyboard right???
> 
> Violin : Kunnakudi Vaidyanathan
> Tabla : Zakir Hussain
> Music Orchestration, Arrangements, Conducting : C Jeyasekar
> Keyboards : A. S. Dileep Kumar (A.R. Rahman)
> Drums, Percussion : Sivamani
> Mridangam : Srinivasan
> String section : Kalyan
> 
> 
> Regards,
> Anantha the Dreamer
> 
> http://arrtheboss. blogspot. com
> 
> 
> 
> On Tue, Feb 10, 2009 at 7:20 PM, Jahanzeb Farooq  wrote:
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> thanks.
> 
> i was wondering may be ARR collaborated/ used him sometime (in some of 
> his albums). but it seems no.
> 
> 
> --- In arrahmanfans@ yahoogroups. com, Vithur  wrote:
> >
> > AR had accompanied Zakir Hussain, Kadri Gopalnath in their overseas 
> tours,
> > when he was with his Band troupe Nemesis.
> > 
> > 
> > 
> > On Mon, Feb 9, 2009 at 11:43 PM, Jahanzeb Farooq 
> wrote:
> 
> > 
> > > by the way why ARR never worked with Zakir Hussain? any idea 
> anyone?
> > >
> > > --- In arrahmanfans@ yahoogroups. com 
> ,
> 
> 
> 
> > > Bivin Chandra 
> > > wrote:
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > After winning a Grammy in the contemporary World Music Album
> > > category for his collaborative album Global Drum Project, Zakir
> > > Hussain says that he sincerely desires that A R Rahman wins an 
> Oscar.
> > > >
> > > > On being asked to respond to Rahman's global recognition for 
> Slumdog
> > > Millionaire, Zakir Hussain said that, "He is a genius. I think his
> > > talent has been duly recognised now and I am very happy with that. 
> The
> > > best thing about him is that he has consistently proved himself. 
> He is
> > > not a one time wonder. He has delivered consistently. He has 
> really
> > > made us feel very proud. I hope he does equally fantastic at the
> > > Oscars. "
> > > >
> > > > Talking about his own achievements he says that he is very 
> excited
> > > on his achievement because it was a competition with the great
> > > musicians of the contemporary world music.
> > > >
> > > > "I look at this win as the reaffirmation of my hard work. This
> > > second time Grammy recognition is the witness of the fact that in
> > > today s modern world I have not fallen behind times. I am up-to-
> date
> > > in creative contemporary world of music. I am extremely happy and
> > > satisfied with this achievement," said Zakir.
> > > >
> > > > Zakir Hussain worked with Mickey Hart of the rock band Grateful
> > > Dead, Nigerian percussionist Sikiru Adepoju and Puerto Rican jazz
> > > percussionist Giovanni Hidalgo for the album.
> > > >
> > > > Global Drum Project is the second collaboration between Hart and
> > > Hussain. Their compilation Planet Drum which was released in 1991 
> went
> > > on to win the first-ever Grammy Award in the World Music category.
> > > >
> > > > Asked if he would have felt more satisfactory, had it been a win 
> for
> > > a purely Indian project, he said, "It's true that Global Drum 
> Project
> > > is a collaborative work with western musicians. I will be happier 
> if a
> > > pure Indian project wins a Grammy sometime in future. Till now the
> > > only purely India project which claimed Grammy glory was Pandit 
> Vishwa
> > > Mohan Bhatt's work."
> > > >
> > > > http://music. ndtv.com/ Music_Story. aspx?
> > > id=ENTEN20090083000&type=musicindia
> > > >
> > >
> > > 
> > >
> > 
> > 
> > 
> > -- 
> > regards,
> > Vithur
> >
>

[arr] Re: jai ho!!! remix is amazing

2009-02-10 Thread nivensamy

IMHO, its been targeted to american and PCD audiences as much focus is
on their voice and little on music and usual interludes by Rahman.
Also I miss the H.Shridar strings part. IMHO.

But the goal of promoting for RNB n Hiphop audience is well done and
could have been more elaborated IMHO

Niven 

--- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, "san_arrahman" 
wrote:
>
> hi! guys ! jai ho! -remix version is  amazing, can't wait for the
> original cds. playing in repeat mode.
> 
> good work by singer.
> thanks!!!
>

Re: [arr] TAXI TAXI KARAOKE- URGENT PLS HELP!

2009-02-10 Thread Neevan

Hi Vithur Bro,

Thanks for the prompt reply. I tried using karaoke softwares as you 
suggested but removing the vocals seems impossible. ARR and Sridar Ji
are the best in creating excellent mixes which are so complex that can 
never be tempered with! So is there any other solution available? Please
advise bro! My cousin wants me to sing this song for his birthday
and if i dont he is gonna kill me. So pls help! I need the minus 1
ASAP so that i ve got enough time to rehearse ! Thx!
  

JAI HO RAHMAN JI!



From: Vithur 
To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com; Kumaresh-n 
Sent: Tuesday, 10 February 2009 11:28:57
Subject: Re: [arr] TAXI TAXI KARAOKE- URGENT PLS HELP!


I think its easy to get it done yourself. 
 
Download any of the Karoake Softwares, and try your luck doing it.. I dont know 
how to do the same, otherwise would have given you by this time. 
 
Kumaresh .. Can you help him ? 


On Tue, Feb 10, 2009 at 4:45 PM, Neevan  wrote:

Hi guys does anyone know where i can minus1 or karaoke of the taxi taxi 
song from sakkarakatti. Need it urgently! so if u know of any links 
pls share, Thx!  

JAI HO RAHMAN JI!



 From: Neevan 
To: arrahmanfans@ yahoogroups. com
Sent: Sunday, 8 February 2009 3:10:32
Subject: Re: [arr] TAXI TAXI KARAOKE


hi guys i have also been trying to look the minus 1 for 
taxi taxi song for sakkarakatti online but i cant find any site that has it. I 
too need the minus 1
track urgently. PLS help! Thanks !

JAI HO RAHMAN JI!




 From: K. Kumar 
To: arrahmanfans@ yahoogroups. com
Sent: Saturday, 7 February 2009 4:39:54
Subject: [arr] TAXI TAXI KARAOKE


hey guys does any1 have the minus1 or karaoke of the taxi taxi song for 
sakkarakatti or know where i can get it? pls...need it urgently 


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[arr] [Semi ARR] I told Rakyesh that only I can do Delhi-6

2009-02-10 Thread satish_srini

You are doing quite a few films with Aishwarya.

Don't we look good together? Guru was one of my biggest hits, then
Dhoom-2 although we were not a pair was a hit film and then Sarkar Raj
too was a huge hit. Now I hope we repeat the success in Mani's film.

 We believe that you travelled by train during the shoot of Mani's film?

Yes, I was shooting in a place called Orcha in MP. The only way to
reach there was travel overnight in a train. It was nice to get in the
train, sleep at the night and get up next morning in Orcha. I loved
travelling in the train.

 Tell us about the remake of Abhimaan.

Yes that's with dear friend Rajeev Menon. It's not a remake but is
largely inspired from Abhimaan. Rajeev narrated the idea to us and we
liked it. He is currently developing the script and hopefully once
it's ready we will go on the floors.

http://www.mumbaimirror.com/article/30/200902112009021102442072519b36b0f/I-told-Rakyesh-that-only-I-can-do-Delhi6

[arr] My expectations for an Oscar are very low

2009-02-10 Thread satish_srini

In the wake of Slumdog Millionaire, AR Rahman's triumphant streak
continues. And how!

This week, he walked away with the prestigious BAFTA (British Academy
of Film & Television Arts) awards for his music in Slumdog Millionaire.

An exhausted but exhilarated Rahman said from London, "It came as
surprise, not because I didn't expect it but, because it was announced
too soon. Mine was one of the first awards to be announced. I got it
from one of my favourite international artistes Kylie Minogue. That
was pretty cool."

Yesterday, Rahman returned from London to Chennai for just a day
especially so that he could take his wife, Saira Bano to Los Angeles
for the Oscars.

"More than mine, it's my wife's dream that I get an Oscar," said Rahman.

But everything isn't a cakewalk for Rahman. He is under tremendous
pressure to bring home the Oscar. "I feel like one  of our
sportspersons at the Olympics who is being  told to bring home a gold
medal. I hope I don't let people in India who are expecting me to win
the Oscar down. God has already given me much more than I  ever
expected. I have very low expectations from my nomination at the
Oscars. Maybe that's the kind of person I am," he said cautiously.

http://www.mumbaimirror.com/article/30/200902112009021102441430339159519/My-expectations-for-an-Oscar-are-very-low

Re: [arr] Can there be a better human being than AR, ever???

2009-02-10 Thread Chord

As I've always said, ARR represents the very best of humanity.



--- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, "Nagaraj"  wrote:
>
> 
> Yes Vithur..Second your thoughts whole heartedly..
> At times when even when I am facing personal/professional problem
> ARR is the person whom I look up to. I just ask myself a simple 
> question 
> 
>  'How ARR would have reacted to this situation' 
> 
> Problem is automatically solved. Life to me right now( and will be )
> is like living with ARR, with him holding my hands taking me thro 
> the journey of life.
> 
> His life is indeed a message to all the people around the world.
> 
> 
> --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, Vithur  wrote:
> >
> > Thanks Rakesh. This heartening, and AR inspires us to be socially
> > responsible.
> > 
> > His humanitarian principles, the human values that he believes and 
> follows
> > makes him more , more, more lovable.
> > 
> > Music comes later. The MAN is more loveable, adorable, respectful 
> always.
> > 
> > In short, we can say " His LIfe Is His Message"
> > 
> > Hail ARR..
> > 
> > On Tue, Feb 10, 2009 at 6:38 PM, Rakesh Rajan  
> wrote:
> > 
> > >Checkout this video(from 4.28 min).. AR says He didn't attend 
> the BAFTA
> > > dinner with all the nominees, and came over to chennai and he 
> says tht
> > > spending time with the disabled people is even more great.. He 
> has a Golden
> > > globe and a golden HEART.. Musical Vivekananda, to put it 
> straight.. :)
> > >
> > > --
> > > Add more friends to your messenger and enjoy! Invite them 
> now. oo.com/invite/>
> > >
> > > 
> > >
> > 
> > 
> > 
> > -- 
> > regards,
> > Vithur
> >
>

Re: [arr] Can there be a better human being than AR, ever???

2009-02-10 Thread Nagaraj


Yes Vithur..Second your thoughts whole heartedly..
At times when even when I am facing personal/professional problem
ARR is the person whom I look up to. I just ask myself a simple 
question 

 'How ARR would have reacted to this situation' 

Problem is automatically solved. Life to me right now( and will be )
is like living with ARR, with him holding my hands taking me thro 
the journey of life.

His life is indeed a message to all the people around the world.


--- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, Vithur  wrote:
>
> Thanks Rakesh. This heartening, and AR inspires us to be socially
> responsible.
> 
> His humanitarian principles, the human values that he believes and 
follows
> makes him more , more, more lovable.
> 
> Music comes later. The MAN is more loveable, adorable, respectful 
always.
> 
> In short, we can say " His LIfe Is His Message"
> 
> Hail ARR..
> 
> On Tue, Feb 10, 2009 at 6:38 PM, Rakesh Rajan  
wrote:
> 
> >Checkout this video(from 4.28 min).. AR says He didn't attend 
the BAFTA
> > dinner with all the nominees, and came over to chennai and he 
says tht
> > spending time with the disabled people is even more great.. He 
has a Golden
> > globe and a golden HEART.. Musical Vivekananda, to put it 
straight.. :)
> >
> > --
> > Add more friends to your messenger and enjoy! Invite them 
now.
> >
> > 
> >
> 
> 
> 
> -- 
> regards,
> Vithur
>

Re: [arr] Tasveer - Eight by Ten Theatrical Trailer

the music is by Pritam.



--- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, serge belier  wrote:
>
> Drag n' dropGet easy photo sharing with Windows Live Photos.
> 
> http://www.microsoft.com/windows/windowslive/products/photos.aspx
>

[ARR] A Rare interviw of Rahman from Surabhi

2009-02-10 Thread vinod sagar



Pls excuse me if this has been posted earlier... but i stumbled upon this one 
of the earliest interview of rahman

observe how his name has been mentioned as Abdul Rahman (imagine how new rahman 
was at the time of this interview)

If the below link doesn't work... type the keyword "rahman rare interview" in 
youtube

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PmIEyI5PbVk&eurl=http://www.orkut.co.in/FavoriteVideoView.aspx?uid=15950771336807500679&ad=1234264934&uit=/Home.aspx&feature=player_embedded

Vinod

Down to Earth by Peter Gabriel (Re: [arr] 'Slumdog' vs. 'Wall-E' for best song)

2009-02-10 Thread tanyaagha



Just to clarify, ARR cannot win three awards. He has three nominations
in a total of two categories. He can only win a maximum of two. Thanks.


--- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, Madhavan Rajan 
wrote:
>
> I liked all three songs that were nominated. I hope AR does a
hattrick at
> Oscars (Bagging all three awards!). However, I will be happy even if
Peter
> Gabriel wins his first Oscar.
> 
> One more thing I would like to quote - Martin Scorcese has created
better
> films than his own Departed, but academy honoured him for  his work in
> Departed. So, let's not worry about the academy's choice and instead
just
> say, if one wins Oscar it's for what he has given to the society
till date.
> 
> On Tue, Feb 10, 2009 at 1:52 PM, V S Rawat  wrote:
> 
> >   I heard Wall-E's Down to Earth by Peter Gabriel. I think that is the
> > song nominated for Oscar in the category of SDM songs.
> >
> > The song seems good, but English music has had enumerable equally good
> > or even better songs compared to that, whereas our man's SDM songs
have
> > a novelty value as international level music from India.
> >
> > And something in this song reminds me of some of Bryan Adams'
songs and
> > even his voice, not able to pinpoint which one. Anyone.
> >
> > --
> > Rawat
> >
> > On 2/10/2009 10:02 AM India Time, _Gopal Srinivasan_ wrote:
> >
> > > 'Slumdog' vs. 'Wall-E' for best song
> > > No clear frontrunner among Oscar nominees
> > > By JON BURLINGAME
> > >
> > > For the third time in the past 20 years, music-branch voters
chose only
> > three tunes as best
> > > song nominees. Two are from the same movie, and two of the
singers are
> > world-class world-music
> > > recording artists.
> > >
> > > There is no clear-cut favorite this year, unlike, say, eight
years ago
> > when Bob Dylan's win for
> > > "Things Have Changed" was a foregone conclusion, or the year of
"Titanic"
> > and its ubiquitous
> > > Celine Dion song. What happens Feb. 22 depends several factors.
> > >
> > > First, the "Slumdog" phenomenon: Both of the key songs in "Slumdog
> > Millionaire" are nominated,
> > > both co-written by leading Indian composer A.R. Rahman (who is also
> > nominated for his original
> > > score). The soundtrack album is rising fast on the charts, so a
"Slumdog"
> > win would not
> > > surprise.
> > >
> > > But which song? Will voters remember that it was "Jai Ho" that was
> > performed as an elaborately
> > > choreographed, Bollywood-style dance number in the Mumbai train
station
> > at the end of the
> > > movie?
> > >
> > > "Jai Ho," with Indian lyrics by poet Gulzar, may be the most
talked-about
> > musical moment from
> > > year-end films. And Oscar voters, excited about the prospect of
seeing
> > the number re-created on
> > > the telecast, may be thinking about that when filling out their
ballots.
> > If it wins, it will be
> > > only the second foreign-language song to do so (after 2004's "Al
otro
> > lado del rio" from "The
> > > Motorcycle Diaries").
> > >
> > > But Rahman's collaboration with London-born, Sri Lankan-raised Maya
> > Arulpragasam -- better
> > > known to the pop world as M.I.A. -- on "O... Saya" may resonate with
> > younger voters for its
> > > pounding rhythms, electronica sound and rap-style vocals. That
song's
> > used earlier in the film,
> > > as police chase poor youngsters from an airport tarmac through the
> > streets.
> > >
> > > "Slumdog's" competition is the song from the end of the Disney-Pixar
> > movie "Wall-E," co-written
> > > by Thomas Newman (also nominated for his score) and Peter
Gabriel. The
> > nom is Gabriel's first
> > > despite having composed scores for such films as "The Last
Temptation of
> > Christ" and
> > > "Rabbit-Proof Fence."
> > >
> > > Eight of the past 20 song statuettes have gone to tunes from
animated
> > movies (all Disney pics
> > > but one). And nine of the past 20 have gone to popular artists
(including
> > Gabriel's ex-Genesis
> > > bandmate Phil Collins, for "Tarzan," another Disney toon). Also,
> > Gabriel's human-rights and
> > > environmental activism would seem to coincide with the politics
of many
> > Acad voters.
> > >
> > > And, in recent years, voters have spread the Oscar wealth among
multiple
> > pics. A "Slumdog"
> > > score win could translate into a "Wall-E" song win.
> > >
> > >
http://www.variety.com/article/VR1117999867.html?categoryId=3275&cs=1
> >
> >  
> >
> 
> 
> 
> -- 
> Cheers,
> Madhavan.R
> Be a Music Fan; not a Music Pirate!
>

Re: [arr] AR Receiving BAFTA Award-HQ Video Download!

2009-02-10 Thread ramakrisha laxmana subramanian siva gopala acharya iyer .aiyooo amma idli wada dosa sambar chatni .

thanx a lot!

On Mon, Feb 9, 2009 at 9:45 PM, mobile freak  wrote:

>   AR Receiving BAFTA Award-HQ Video Download!
>
> AR Receiving BAFTA Award-HQ Video Download!
> .
> .
> Resolution: *640*480*
> Award given by: *Kylie Minogue*
> Received By:*AR Rahman *
> Award's original Name:* Anthony Asquith Award for Achievement in Music*
> *
> .
> AR Thanks the people who introduced him to the west and his beloved fans
> all over the world!
>
>
> *Video:
> .
> http://www.mediafire.com/?0ji0nzjmmln
> .
> Screen shots:
> http://i42.tinypic.com/a09weg.jpg 
> .
> http://i41.tinypic.com/2czt214.jpg
> .
> http://i42.tinypic.com/2ywfsip.jpg
>
> P.S:* This is the first award given on the night-Music category!*
>
>
>
> --
> Download prohibited? No problem. 
> CHATfrom
>  any browser, without download.
>
>  
>

[arr] Jai Ho on USA talk show

2009-02-10 Thread prakash.ram2009

I am a silent member of this community.

Today, when I was listening to Talk show (Thom Hartman), he played Jai
Ho for about 1 minute. he also metioned that great movie and great music.

ARR rocks and rules

[arr] [Semi ARR] Slumdog's screenplay

2009-02-10 Thread devMannemela

If you like reading screenplays,
here is Slumdog's script.. (one of the earlier drafts)

http://www.foxsearchlight.com/awards/media/slumdog.pdf

Re: [arr] Re: LETS PRAY FOR AR !! ( Group Prayer ?? )

2009-02-10 Thread Radhakrishnan S

Gentle remainder ! Lets plan it for *FRIDAY,13 FEB,8:00 AM IST* !!
Who ever can,please join from where ever you are !

I never thought of members outside India .May be they can do it their local
time 8:00 AM on 13 Feb.

Cheers


On Sat, Jan 24, 2009 at 2:26 AM, rivjot  wrote:

>   Great! Feb 13,Friday,8:00 AM - is that IST?
>
>
> --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com ,
> Radhakrishnan S  wrote:
> >
> > Group ,
> > WHY NOT ?? Why don't we pray for our boss who has brought so much of
> joy to
> > us.
> >
> > It's my thought .Let me know what you guys think.
> >
> > Some years before in the tamil weekly 'Kumudam' we used to have this
> > 'Prarthanai Neram' ( Prayer Time) where readers used to do this
> group prayer
> > for other readers wishes and problems at pre-informed time
> slots.Although in
> > those days,mostly the requests would be of the get-well-soon
> types,we can
> > think of doing for a such a nice occasion like winning the OSCARS .
> >
> > If I haven't made my point clear,let me try one more time - Lets
> announce a
> > data & time say Feb 13,Friday,8:00 AM .Who ever wants to join the
> prayer can
> > do so from their homes ( offices, etc) in their very own way of prayers
> > according to their beliefs and customs and wish our boss brings home the
> > OSCARS !
> > Think of all 10,000 of us praying for him at the same time.WOW !!
> >
> > I also remember from Kumudam that lot of these prayers have been
> answered
> > where the person requesting has reported back that their wish has been
> > fufilled.Thats the power of Group prayers !
> >
> > Lets do it for our man , who gave us 'Pray for me BROTHER !! '
> > We can arrive at a time and date on consensus.
> >
> > Cheers,
> > srkriz aka radha
> >
>
>  
>

Re: [arr] Tasveer - Eight by Ten Theatrical Trailer

2009-02-10 Thread Madhavan Rajan

I don't think so...B'coz the movie is now already in post production and if
AR was scoring, the news would have been floating all around this group!
I hope this is no secret like Slumdog!
On Tue, Feb 10, 2009 at 10:38 PM, serge belier  wrote:

>Is ARR Sir doing Tasveer 8x10  ???
>
> > To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com
> > From: riv...@yahoo.com
> > Date: Tue, 10 Feb 2009 15:50:56 +
> > Subject: [arr] Tasveer - Eight by Ten Theatrical Trailer
>
> >
> > http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZAQzKzwI25A
> >
> > Releasing on April 10
> >
> >
> >
> > 
> >
> > Are you searching for a reason, to be kind?
> > 
> > Explore, Experience, Enjoy A.R.Rahman - The Man, The Music, The Magic.
> > Only at arrahmanfans.com - The definitive A.R.Rahman e-community.
> >
> > Homepage: http://www.arrahmanfans.com
> > Admin: ad...@arrahmanfans.com
> > To Subscribe: arrahmanfans-subscr...@yahoogroups.com
> > To Unsubscribe: arrahmanfans-unsubscr...@yahoogroups.comyahoo! Groups
> Links
> >
> >
> >
>
> --
> What can you do with the new Windows Live? Find 
> out
>
>  
>



-- 
Cheers,
Madhavan.R
Be a Music Fan; not a Music Pirate!

Re: [arr] Re: Zakir Hussain wants an Oscar for Rahman

2009-02-10 Thread Aakarsh

Yes, Colours had keyboards by ARR.
 

Regards
Kamal Aakarsh Vishnubhotla.
 
http://kamal-aakarsh.blogspot.com 
 

--- On Tue, 2/10/09, Anantha Dreamer  wrote:

From: Anantha Dreamer 
Subject: Re: [arr] Re: Zakir Hussain wants an Oscar for Rahman
To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com
Date: Tuesday, February 10, 2009, 7:45 PM






What was the Colours Album by Zakir Hussain. It has our boss playing keyboard 
right???

Violin : Kunnakudi Vaidyanathan
Tabla : Zakir Hussain
Music Orchestration, Arrangements, Conducting : C Jeyasekar
Keyboards : A. S. Dileep Kumar (A.R. Rahman)
Drums, Percussion : Sivamani
Mridangam : Srinivasan
String section : Kalyan


Regards,
Anantha the Dreamer

http://arrtheboss. blogspot. com



On Tue, Feb 10, 2009 at 7:20 PM, Jahanzeb Farooq  
wrote:






thanks.

i was wondering may be ARR collaborated/ used him sometime (in some of 
his albums). but it seems no.


--- In arrahmanfans@ yahoogroups. com, Vithur  wrote:
>
> AR had accompanied Zakir Hussain, Kadri Gopalnath in their overseas 
tours,
> when he was with his Band troupe Nemesis.
> 
> 
> 
> On Mon, Feb 9, 2009 at 11:43 PM, Jahanzeb Farooq 
wrote:

> 
> > by the way why ARR never worked with Zakir Hussain? any idea 
anyone?
> >
> > --- In arrahmanfans@ yahoogroups. com 
,



> > Bivin Chandra 
> > wrote:
> > >
> > >
> > > After winning a Grammy in the contemporary World Music Album
> > category for his collaborative album Global Drum Project, Zakir
> > Hussain says that he sincerely desires that A R Rahman wins an 
Oscar.
> > >
> > > On being asked to respond to Rahman's global recognition for 
Slumdog
> > Millionaire, Zakir Hussain said that, "He is a genius. I think his
> > talent has been duly recognised now and I am very happy with that. 
The
> > best thing about him is that he has consistently proved himself. 
He is
> > not a one time wonder. He has delivered consistently. He has 
really
> > made us feel very proud. I hope he does equally fantastic at the
> > Oscars. "
> > >
> > > Talking about his own achievements he says that he is very 
excited
> > on his achievement because it was a competition with the great
> > musicians of the contemporary world music.
> > >
> > > "I look at this win as the reaffirmation of my hard work. This
> > second time Grammy recognition is the witness of the fact that in
> > today s modern world I have not fallen behind times. I am up-to-
date
> > in creative contemporary world of music. I am extremely happy and
> > satisfied with this achievement," said Zakir.
> > >
> > > Zakir Hussain worked with Mickey Hart of the rock band Grateful
> > Dead, Nigerian percussionist Sikiru Adepoju and Puerto Rican jazz
> > percussionist Giovanni Hidalgo for the album.
> > >
> > > Global Drum Project is the second collaboration between Hart and
> > Hussain. Their compilation Planet Drum which was released in 1991 
went
> > on to win the first-ever Grammy Award in the World Music category.
> > >
> > > Asked if he would have felt more satisfactory, had it been a win 
for
> > a purely Indian project, he said, "It's true that Global Drum 
Project
> > is a collaborative work with western musicians. I will be happier 
if a
> > pure Indian project wins a Grammy sometime in future. Till now the
> > only purely India project which claimed Grammy glory was Pandit 
Vishwa
> > Mohan Bhatt's work."
> > >
> > > http://music. ndtv.com/ Music_Story. aspx?
> > id=ENTEN20090083000&type=musicindia
> > >
> >
> > 
> >
> 
> 
> 
> -- 
> regards,
> Vithur
>

[arr] Fw: Fwd: Kannalane used in Ciaras song check this out!

2009-02-10 Thread John Paul Devotta








Now this is getting crazzy!

Ciara uses Kehna hi kya/ Kannalane in her latest song with Chris brown!

http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=bTSvyf3AMAo

I think ARR is almost there to take the world by storm!

Cheers,
JP

[arr] Re: Sakkarakatti Movie this Saturday

OMG, watching the movie again!




--- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, Vithur  wrote:
>
> Dear All,
> 
> For the benefit of those, who missed the movie " Sakkarakatti " in 
the big
> screens , catch it on Sun TV, this coming Saturday evening at 5 PM.
> 
> Dont miss it. IT has wonderful songs and mind blowing BGMs.
> 
> Enjoy :P LOL
> 
> -- 
> regards,
> Vithur
>

[arr] SDm - Box office - India

2009-02-10 Thread just an another girl

Just curious ..

what's the fate of SDM in india .. is it a hit or flop ? any box office
reports ?

Re: Down to Earth by Peter Gabriel (Re: [arr] 'Slumdog' vs. 'Wall-E' for best song)

2009-02-10 Thread Adi

It's three nominations that have been given for two award categories.  I
understand we love ARR but even he cannot win three awards this Oscars! I am
just saying so that you are not disappointed on Feb 23rd morning! :)

2009/2/10 Madhavan Rajan 

>   I liked all three songs that were nominated. I hope AR does a hattrick
> at Oscars (Bagging all three awards!). However, I will be happy even if
> Peter Gabriel wins his first Oscar.
>
> One more thing I would like to quote - Martin Scorcese has created better
> films than his own Departed, but academy honoured him for  his work in
> Departed. So, let's not worry about the academy's choice and instead just
> say, if one wins Oscar it's for what he has given to the society till date.
>
>
> On Tue, Feb 10, 2009 at 1:52 PM, V S Rawat  wrote:
>
>>   I heard Wall-E's Down to Earth by Peter Gabriel. I think that is the
>> song nominated for Oscar in the category of SDM songs.
>>
>> The song seems good, but English music has had enumerable equally good
>> or even better songs compared to that, whereas our man's SDM songs have
>> a novelty value as international level music from India.
>>
>> And something in this song reminds me of some of Bryan Adams' songs and
>> even his voice, not able to pinpoint which one. Anyone.
>>
>> --
>> Rawat
>>
>> On 2/10/2009 10:02 AM India Time, _Gopal Srinivasan_ wrote:
>>
>> > 'Slumdog' vs. 'Wall-E' for best song
>> > No clear frontrunner among Oscar nominees
>> > By JON BURLINGAME
>> >
>> > For the third time in the past 20 years, music-branch voters chose only
>> three tunes as best
>> > song nominees. Two are from the same movie, and two of the singers are
>> world-class world-music
>> > recording artists.
>> >
>> > There is no clear-cut favorite this year, unlike, say, eight years ago
>> when Bob Dylan's win for
>> > "Things Have Changed" was a foregone conclusion, or the year of
>> "Titanic" and its ubiquitous
>> > Celine Dion song. What happens Feb. 22 depends several factors.
>> >
>> > First, the "Slumdog" phenomenon: Both of the key songs in "Slumdog
>> Millionaire" are nominated,
>> > both co-written by leading Indian composer A.R. Rahman (who is also
>> nominated for his original
>> > score). The soundtrack album is rising fast on the charts, so a
>> "Slumdog" win would not
>> > surprise.
>> >
>> > But which song? Will voters remember that it was "Jai Ho" that was
>> performed as an elaborately
>> > choreographed, Bollywood-style dance number in the Mumbai train station
>> at the end of the
>> > movie?
>> >
>> > "Jai Ho," with Indian lyrics by poet Gulzar, may be the most
>> talked-about musical moment from
>> > year-end films. And Oscar voters, excited about the prospect of seeing
>> the number re-created on
>> > the telecast, may be thinking about that when filling out their ballots.
>> If it wins, it will be
>> > only the second foreign-language song to do so (after 2004's "Al otro
>> lado del rio" from "The
>> > Motorcycle Diaries").
>> >
>> > But Rahman's collaboration with London-born, Sri Lankan-raised Maya
>> Arulpragasam -- better
>> > known to the pop world as M.I.A. -- on "O... Saya" may resonate with
>> younger voters for its
>> > pounding rhythms, electronica sound and rap-style vocals. That song's
>> used earlier in the film,
>> > as police chase poor youngsters from an airport tarmac through the
>> streets.
>> >
>> > "Slumdog's" competition is the song from the end of the Disney-Pixar
>> movie "Wall-E," co-written
>> > by Thomas Newman (also nominated for his score) and Peter Gabriel. The
>> nom is Gabriel's first
>> > despite having composed scores for such films as "The Last Temptation of
>> Christ" and
>> > "Rabbit-Proof Fence."
>> >
>> > Eight of the past 20 song statuettes have gone to tunes from animated
>> movies (all Disney pics
>> > but one). And nine of the past 20 have gone to popular artists
>> (including Gabriel's ex-Genesis
>> > bandmate Phil Collins, for "Tarzan," another Disney toon). Also,
>> Gabriel's human-rights and
>> > environmental activism would seem to coincide with the politics of many
>> Acad voters.
>> >
>> > And, in recent years, voters have spread the Oscar wealth among multiple
>> pics. A "Slumdog"
>> > score win could translate into a "Wall-E" song win.
>> >
>> > http://www.variety.com/article/VR1117999867.html?categoryId=3275&cs=1
>>
>>
>
>
> --
> Cheers,
> Madhavan.R
> Be a Music Fan; not a Music Pirate!
>  
>



-- 
"You are what your deepest desire is;
As you desire, so is your intention;
As your intention, so is your will;
As is your will so is your deed;
As is your deed, so is your destiny"
  -The Upanishads

Re: [arr] Sakkarakatti Movie this Saturday

2009-02-10 Thread Adi

:P

2009/2/10 Vithur 

>   Dear All,
>
> For the benefit of those, who missed the movie " Sakkarakatti " in the big
> screens , catch it on Sun TV, this coming Saturday evening at 5 PM.
>
> Dont miss it. IT has wonderful songs and mind blowing BGMs.
>
> Enjoy :P LOL
>
> --
> regards,
> Vithur
>
>
>
>  
>



-- 
"You are what your deepest desire is;
As you desire, so is your intention;
As your intention, so is your will;
As is your will so is your deed;
As is your deed, so is your destiny"
  -The Upanishads

[arr] Sakkarakatti Movie this Saturday

Dear All,

For the benefit of those, who missed the movie " Sakkarakatti " in the big
screens , catch it on Sun TV, this coming Saturday evening at 5 PM.

Dont miss it. IT has wonderful songs and mind blowing BGMs.

Enjoy :P LOL

-- 
regards,
Vithur

[arr] jai ho!!! remix is amazing

2009-02-10 Thread san_arrahman

hi! guys ! jai ho! -remix version is  amazing, can't wait for the
original cds. playing in repeat mode.

good work by singer.
thanks!!!

RE: [arr] Tasveer - Eight by Ten Theatrical Trailer

Drag n’ drop—Get easy photo sharing with Windows Live™ Photos.

http://www.microsoft.com/windows/windowslive/products/photos.aspx

[arr] Re: Go ahead with fox search light.jai ho

2009-02-10 Thread Jahanzeb Farooq

very well said. fox searchlight is doing the perfect thing so to say. 
i hope it works. jai ho is the choice of the season, the victory song 
everyone remembers from the end credits. o saya is much much better 
composition but it would certainly split the votes. i hope voters 
ignore this and united for jai ho.

--- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, aneesh ani  
wrote:
>
> Go ahead with jai ho,fox search light is doing the right thing.if 
they are giving equal preferance for both sngs then the vote wil get 
splitted.i like osaya very much,if am having voting rights iwil go 
with jaiho,bcoz fox search light is focusing on jaiho.both are rahmans 
compositions we want our rahman to grab the oscar.two nomination is a 
great thing n we should get the award so go with jai ho,pls dnt split 
ur votes.all guys plss say jaiho.
>

[arr] Tasveer - Eight by Ten Theatrical Trailer

2009-02-10 Thread rivjot

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZAQzKzwI25A

Releasing on April 10

[arr] Indian punters bet big on 'Slumdog' Oscar success: report

Indian punters bet big on 'Slumdog' Oscar success: report

8 hours ago

MUMBAI (AFP) — Indian gamblers are staking big money on "Slumdog
Millionaire" winning the best picture, best director and best music awards
at this year's Oscars, a report said Tuesday.

The Economic Times said that an estimated one billion rupees (20.5 million
dollars) was riding on the outcome of the Academy Awards, for which the hit
British film with an Indian cast and crew has 10 nominations.

With the exception of casinos and lottery games in some states and despite
Indians being among the world's most enthusiastic gamblers, organised
betting is illegal in India and largely an underground activity.

"We are accepting bets for three things -- A.R. Rahman (best music
category), the movie (best picture category) and Danny Boyle (best director
category)," one unnamed Mumbai-based bookmaker was quoted as saying.

Another in the city of Ahmedabad, in neighbouring Gujarat state, said
betting on "Slumdog" has been gaining momentum since the end of a recent
cricket match between India and Sri Lanka.

"Bets worth (200-300 million rupees) have been accepted in my circle in the
past few days."

Odds for "Slumdog" winning best picture are being offered at 1.53/1, in line
with international betting websites. Indian bookmakers put Boyle as 1.55/1
to win; and Rahman at 1.25/1, the business daily said.

The Oscars take place on February 22.
http://www.google.com/hostednews/afp/article/ALeqM5jQ3H2ijmvTJaDN6rqijQ_OBaZoqA

-- 
regards,
Vithur

Re: Down to Earth by Peter Gabriel (Re: [arr] 'Slumdog' vs. 'Wall-E' for best song)

2009-02-10 Thread Madhavan Rajan

I liked all three songs that were nominated. I hope AR does a hattrick at
Oscars (Bagging all three awards!). However, I will be happy even if Peter
Gabriel wins his first Oscar.

One more thing I would like to quote - Martin Scorcese has created better
films than his own Departed, but academy honoured him for  his work in
Departed. So, let's not worry about the academy's choice and instead just
say, if one wins Oscar it's for what he has given to the society till date.

On Tue, Feb 10, 2009 at 1:52 PM, V S Rawat  wrote:

>   I heard Wall-E's Down to Earth by Peter Gabriel. I think that is the
> song nominated for Oscar in the category of SDM songs.
>
> The song seems good, but English music has had enumerable equally good
> or even better songs compared to that, whereas our man's SDM songs have
> a novelty value as international level music from India.
>
> And something in this song reminds me of some of Bryan Adams' songs and
> even his voice, not able to pinpoint which one. Anyone.
>
> --
> Rawat
>
> On 2/10/2009 10:02 AM India Time, _Gopal Srinivasan_ wrote:
>
> > 'Slumdog' vs. 'Wall-E' for best song
> > No clear frontrunner among Oscar nominees
> > By JON BURLINGAME
> >
> > For the third time in the past 20 years, music-branch voters chose only
> three tunes as best
> > song nominees. Two are from the same movie, and two of the singers are
> world-class world-music
> > recording artists.
> >
> > There is no clear-cut favorite this year, unlike, say, eight years ago
> when Bob Dylan's win for
> > "Things Have Changed" was a foregone conclusion, or the year of "Titanic"
> and its ubiquitous
> > Celine Dion song. What happens Feb. 22 depends several factors.
> >
> > First, the "Slumdog" phenomenon: Both of the key songs in "Slumdog
> Millionaire" are nominated,
> > both co-written by leading Indian composer A.R. Rahman (who is also
> nominated for his original
> > score). The soundtrack album is rising fast on the charts, so a "Slumdog"
> win would not
> > surprise.
> >
> > But which song? Will voters remember that it was "Jai Ho" that was
> performed as an elaborately
> > choreographed, Bollywood-style dance number in the Mumbai train station
> at the end of the
> > movie?
> >
> > "Jai Ho," with Indian lyrics by poet Gulzar, may be the most talked-about
> musical moment from
> > year-end films. And Oscar voters, excited about the prospect of seeing
> the number re-created on
> > the telecast, may be thinking about that when filling out their ballots.
> If it wins, it will be
> > only the second foreign-language song to do so (after 2004's "Al otro
> lado del rio" from "The
> > Motorcycle Diaries").
> >
> > But Rahman's collaboration with London-born, Sri Lankan-raised Maya
> Arulpragasam -- better
> > known to the pop world as M.I.A. -- on "O... Saya" may resonate with
> younger voters for its
> > pounding rhythms, electronica sound and rap-style vocals. That song's
> used earlier in the film,
> > as police chase poor youngsters from an airport tarmac through the
> streets.
> >
> > "Slumdog's" competition is the song from the end of the Disney-Pixar
> movie "Wall-E," co-written
> > by Thomas Newman (also nominated for his score) and Peter Gabriel. The
> nom is Gabriel's first
> > despite having composed scores for such films as "The Last Temptation of
> Christ" and
> > "Rabbit-Proof Fence."
> >
> > Eight of the past 20 song statuettes have gone to tunes from animated
> movies (all Disney pics
> > but one). And nine of the past 20 have gone to popular artists (including
> Gabriel's ex-Genesis
> > bandmate Phil Collins, for "Tarzan," another Disney toon). Also,
> Gabriel's human-rights and
> > environmental activism would seem to coincide with the politics of many
> Acad voters.
> >
> > And, in recent years, voters have spread the Oscar wealth among multiple
> pics. A "Slumdog"
> > score win could translate into a "Wall-E" song win.
> >
> > http://www.variety.com/article/VR1117999867.html?categoryId=3275&cs=1
>
>  
>



-- 
Cheers,
Madhavan.R
Be a Music Fan; not a Music Pirate!

[arr] “My beloved fans all over the world.”

  Now an Oscar, Rahman?
11 Feb 2009,  hrs IST, IANS
 
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   One Indian who's over the moon currently is AR
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After picking up the coveted BAFTA (British Academy Film and Television
Arts) award, for his score for Slumdog Millionaire, in the Best
Musiccategory,
he has his sights firmly on the Oscars now.

As he told reporters, after his BAFTA acceptance speech, "It is a great
feeling... It is getting better and better and let's hope for the biggest
one – the Oscar." He added, "I think it is important for people to know who
the composer is. People have started liking the score of the movie and it's
is a great feeling."

Slumdog's success has been remarkable and Rahman said the journey has been
"unbelievable". While accepting the award, Rahman thanked, among others, "My
beloved fans all over the world."
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/India_Buzz/Now_an_Oscar_Rahman/articleshow/4106186.cms

-- 
regards,
Vithur

[arr] South African Indians to invite Bachchan, Rahman

South African Indians to invite Bachchan, Rahman to celebrate 150 years
since landing

Bollywood  superstar Amitabh Bachchan
and Oscar-nominated award-winning music director A.R. Rahman are among the
Indian dignitaries who are to be invited to help celebrate the 150th
anniversary of the arrival here of the first indentured sugarcane labourers
from India on Nov 16, 2010.
http://www.thaindian.com/newsportal/uncategorized/south-african-indians-to-invite-bachchan-rahman-to-celebrate-150-years-since-landing_100153288.html
-- 
regards,
Vithur

Re: [arr] TAXI TAXI KARAOKE- URGENT PLS HELP!

I think its easy to get it done yourself.

Download any of the Karoake Softwares, and try your luck doing it. I dont
know how to do the same, otherwise would have given you by this time.

Kumaresh.. Can you help him ?

On Tue, Feb 10, 2009 at 4:45 PM, Neevan  wrote:

>Hi guys does anyone know where i can minus1 or karaoke of the taxi
> taxi
> song from sakkarakatti. Need it urgently! so if u know of any links
> pls share, Thx!
>
> JAI HO RAHMAN JI!
>  --
> *From:* Neevan 
> *To:* arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com
> *Sent:* Sunday, 8 February 2009 3:10:32
> *Subject:* Re: [arr] TAXI TAXI KARAOKE
>
>   hi guys i have also been trying to look the minus 1 for
> taxi taxi song for sakkarakatti online but i cant find any site that has
> it. I too need the minus 1
> track urgently. PLS help! Thanks !
>
> JAI HO RAHMAN JI!
>
>  --
> *From:* K. Kumar 
> *To:* arrahmanfans@ yahoogroups. com
> *Sent:* Saturday, 7 February 2009 4:39:54
> *Subject:* [arr] TAXI TAXI KARAOKE
>
>hey guys does any1 have the minus1 or karaoke of the taxi taxi song for
> sakkarakatti or know where i can get it? pls...need it urgently
>
> --
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> 
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-- 
regards,
Vithur

Re: [arr] Can there be a better human being than AR, ever???

Thanks Rakesh. This heartening, and AR inspires us to be socially
responsible.

His humanitarian principles, the human values that he believes and follows
makes him more , more, more lovable.

Music comes later. The MAN is more loveable, adorable, respectful always.

In short, we can say " His LIfe Is His Message"

Hail ARR..

On Tue, Feb 10, 2009 at 6:38 PM, Rakesh Rajan  wrote:

>Checkout this video(from 4.28 min).. AR says He didn't attend the BAFTA
> dinner with all the nominees, and came over to chennai and he says tht
> spending time with the disabled people is even more great.. He has a Golden
> globe and a golden HEART.. Musical Vivekananda, to put it straight.. :)
>
> --
> Add more friends to your messenger and enjoy! Invite them 
> now.
>
> 
>

-- 
regards,
Vithur

Re: [arr] Taal se Taal mila sample used by Wyclef Jean

2009-02-10 Thread Madhavan Rajan

It's a old news. I own this CD and AR is credited for this song.


On Tue, Feb 10, 2009 at 7:43 PM, Reformed Sinner
wrote:

>   found this from ARR orkut community.
>
> Rebel Music - Wyclef Jean ft Prodigy of Mobb Depp with sample of 'Taal se
> Taal mila' running in background
>
> http://snurl.com/bmigi
>
> anyone know if ARR credited for this? if not, can this amount to
> plagiarism?
>
> ~ RS
>  
>



-- 
Cheers,
Madhavan.R
Be a Music Fan; not a Music Pirate!

Re: Down to Earth by Peter Gabriel (Re: [arr] 'Slumdog' vs. 'Wall-E' for best song)

2009-02-10 Thread Gomzy™

Why would i not want SDM to win? :)

I was just trying to appreciate the other song too. We have this habit of
pushing something down to pull
something up. :P Just giving my opinion thats all.

On Tue, Feb 10, 2009 at 2:15 PM, serge belier  wrote:

>   Gomzy, I did not understand your position. Are you saying that Wall-E is
> better than SDM ?
> Would you prefer that Wall-E win the oscar ?
>
> At this stage of the competition, for me, both music are elligible for
> winning, but being a true ARR fan, I want that ARR SIR wins.
> In other terms, being in love with India, I wish an Indian wins. It's like
> when there is a cricket match in which India is playing, will you wish that
> India loses the game ???
>
> Honestly, I hope I misunderstood your view. Otherwise, I don't know what's
> going on in people mind, I don't understand.
> Regards,
>
> Serge BELIER
> (Paris - FRANCE)
>
>
> --
>
> To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com
> From: gomtesh.upad...@gmail.com
> Date: Tue, 10 Feb 2009 13:09:28 +
> Subject: Re: Down to Earth by Peter Gabriel (Re: [arr] 'Slumdog' vs.
> 'Wall-E' for best song)
>
>
>
> I heard Wall-E's Down to Earth by Peter Gabriel. I think that is the
> song nominated for Oscar in the category of SDM songs.
>
> *Yes Rawat. Thats the song.*
>
> The song seems good, but English music has had enumerable equally good
> or even better songs compared to that, whereas our man's SDM songs have
> a novelty value as international level music from India.
>
> *Are you telling that Jai Ho is the best ever from India and hindi music?*
>
> And something in this song reminds me of some of Bryan Adams' songs and
> even his voice, not able to pinpoint which one. Anyone.
>
> *Jai Ho reminds us of Bazi laga and the ATM song too. Thats not the point.
> *
> **
> *Watch the movie. You will appreciate the song better. Also check out the
> lyrics. Great message.*
>
>
>
> On Tue, Feb 10, 2009 at 8:22 AM, V S Rawat  wrote:
>
>   I heard Wall-E's Down to Earth by Peter Gabriel. I think that is the
> song nominated for Oscar in the category of SDM songs.
>
> The song seems good, but English music has had enumerable equally good
> or even better songs compared to that, whereas our man's SDM songs have
> a novelty value as international level music from India.
>
> And something in this song reminds me of some of Bryan Adams' songs and
> even his voice, not able to pinpoint which one. Anyone.
>
> --
> Rawat
>
> On 2/10/2009 10:02 AM India Time, _Gopal Srinivasan_ wrote:
>
> > 'Slumdog' vs. 'Wall-E' for best song
> > No clear frontrunner among Oscar nominees
> > By JON BURLINGAME
> >
> > For the third time in the past 20 years, music-branch voters chose only
> three tunes as best
> > song nominees. Two are from the same movie, and two of the singers are
> world-class world-music
> > recording artists.
> >
> > There is no clear-cut favorite this year, unlike, say, eight years ago
> when Bob Dylan's win for
> > "Things Have Changed" was a foregone conclusion, or the year of "Titanic"
> and its ubiquitous
> > Celine Dion song. What happens Feb. 22 depends several factors.
> >
> > First, the "Slumdog" phenomenon: Both of the key songs in "Slumdog
> Millionaire" are nominated,
> > both co-written by leading Indian composer A.R. Rahman (who is also
> nominated for his original
> > score). The soundtrack album is rising fast on the charts, so a "Slumdog"
> win would not
> > surprise.
> >
> > But which song? Will voters remember that it was "Jai Ho" that was
> performed as an elaborately
> > choreographed, Bollywood-style dance number in the Mumbai train station
> at the end of the
> > movie?
> >
> > "Jai Ho," with Indian lyrics by poet Gulzar, may be the most talked-about
> musical moment from
> > year-end films. And Oscar voters, excited about the prospect of seeing
> the number re-created on
> > the telecast, may be thinking about that when filling out their ballots.
> If it wins, it will be
> > only the second foreign-language song to do so (after 2004's "Al otro
> lado del rio" from "The
> > Motorcycle Diaries").
> >
> > But Rahman's collaboration with London-born, Sri Lankan-raised Maya
> Arulpragasam -- better
> > known to the pop world as M.I.A. -- on "O... Saya" may resonate with
> younger voters for its
> > pounding rhythms, electronica sound and rap-style vocals. That song's
> used earlier in the film,
> > as police chase poor youngsters from an airport tarmac through the
> streets.
> >
> > "Slumdog's" competition is the song from the end of the Disney-Pixar
> movie "Wall-E," co-written
> > by Thomas Newman (also nominated for his score) and Peter Gabriel. The
> nom is Gabriel's first
> > despite having composed scores for such films as "The Last Temptation of
> Christ" and
> > "Rabbit-Proof Fence."
> >
> > Eight of the past 20 song statuettes have gone to tunes from animated
> movies (all Disney pics
> > but one). And nine of the past 20 have gone to popular artists (including
> Gabriel's ex-Genes

Re: [arr] Re: Zakir Hussain wants an Oscar for Rahman

What was the Colours Album by Zakir Hussain. It has our boss playing
keyboard right???

Violin : Kunnakudi Vaidyanathan
Tabla : Zakir Hussain
Music Orchestration, Arrangements, Conducting : C Jeyasekar
Keyboards : A. S. Dileep Kumar (A.R. Rahman)
Drums, Percussion : Sivamani
Mridangam : Srinivasan
String section : Kalyan


Regards,
Anantha the Dreamer

http://arrtheboss.blogspot.com


On Tue, Feb 10, 2009 at 7:20 PM, Jahanzeb Farooq wrote:

>   thanks.
>
> i was wondering may be ARR collaborated/used him sometime (in some of
> his albums). but it seems no.
>
>
> --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com ,
> Vithur  wrote:
> >
> > AR had accompanied Zakir Hussain, Kadri Gopalnath in their overseas
> tours,
> > when he was with his Band troupe Nemesis.
> >
> >
> >
> > On Mon, Feb 9, 2009 at 11:43 PM, Jahanzeb Farooq
> wrote:
> >
> > > by the way why ARR never worked with Zakir Hussain? any idea
> anyone?
> > >
> > > --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com 
> ,
>
> > > Bivin Chandra 
> > > wrote:
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > After winning a Grammy in the contemporary World Music Album
> > > category for his collaborative album Global Drum Project, Zakir
> > > Hussain says that he sincerely desires that A R Rahman wins an
> Oscar.
> > > >
> > > > On being asked to respond to Rahman's global recognition for
> Slumdog
> > > Millionaire, Zakir Hussain said that, "He is a genius. I think his
> > > talent has been duly recognised now and I am very happy with that.
> The
> > > best thing about him is that he has consistently proved himself.
> He is
> > > not a one time wonder. He has delivered consistently. He has
> really
> > > made us feel very proud. I hope he does equally fantastic at the
> > > Oscars. "
> > > >
> > > > Talking about his own achievements he says that he is very
> excited
> > > on his achievement because it was a competition with the great
> > > musicians of the contemporary world music.
> > > >
> > > > "I look at this win as the reaffirmation of my hard work. This
> > > second time Grammy recognition is the witness of the fact that in
> > > today s modern world I have not fallen behind times. I am up-to-
> date
> > > in creative contemporary world of music. I am extremely happy and
> > > satisfied with this achievement," said Zakir.
> > > >
> > > > Zakir Hussain worked with Mickey Hart of the rock band Grateful
> > > Dead, Nigerian percussionist Sikiru Adepoju and Puerto Rican jazz
> > > percussionist Giovanni Hidalgo for the album.
> > > >
> > > > Global Drum Project is the second collaboration between Hart and
> > > Hussain. Their compilation Planet Drum which was released in 1991
> went
> > > on to win the first-ever Grammy Award in the World Music category.
> > > >
> > > > Asked if he would have felt more satisfactory, had it been a win
> for
> > > a purely Indian project, he said, "It's true that Global Drum
> Project
> > > is a collaborative work with western musicians. I will be happier
> if a
> > > pure Indian project wins a Grammy sometime in future. Till now the
> > > only purely India project which claimed Grammy glory was Pandit
> Vishwa
> > > Mohan Bhatt's work."
> > > >
> > > > http://music.ndtv.com/Music_Story.aspx?
> > > id=ENTEN20090083000&type=musicindia
> > > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
> >
> > --
> > regards,
> > Vithur
> >
>
>  
>

RE: Down to Earth by Peter Gabriel (Re: [arr] 'Slumdog' vs. 'Wall-E' for best song)


Gomzy, I did not understand your position. Are you saying that Wall-E is better 
than SDM ? 
Would you prefer that Wall-E win the oscar ? 
 
At this stage of the competition, for me, both music are elligible for winning, 
but being a true ARR fan, I want that ARR SIR wins.
In other terms, being in love with India, I wish an Indian wins. It's like when 
there is a cricket match in which India is playing, will you wish that India 
loses the game ???
 
Honestly, I hope I misunderstood your view. Otherwise, I don't know what's 
going on in people mind, I don't understand.
Regards,
 
Serge BELIER
(Paris - FRANCE)



To: arrahmanf...@yahoogroups.comfrom: gomtesh.upad...@gmail.comdate: Tue, 10 
Feb 2009 13:09:28 +Subject: Re: Down to Earth by Peter Gabriel (Re: [arr] 
'Slumdog' vs. 'Wall-E' for best song)




I heard Wall-E's Down to Earth by Peter Gabriel. I think that is the song 
nominated for Oscar in the category of SDM songs.
 
Yes Rawat. Thats the song.
 
The song seems good, but English music has had enumerable equally good or even 
better songs compared to that, whereas our man's SDM songs have a novelty value 
as international level music from India.
 
Are you telling that Jai Ho is the best ever from India and hindi music? 
 
And something in this song reminds me of some of Bryan Adams' songs and even 
his voice, not able to pinpoint which one. Anyone.
 
Jai Ho reminds us of Bazi laga and the ATM song too. Thats not the point.
 
Watch the movie. You will appreciate the song better. Also check out the 
lyrics. Great message. 
 
On Tue, Feb 10, 2009 at 8:22 AM, V S Rawat  wrote:





I heard Wall-E's Down to Earth by Peter Gabriel. I think that is the song 
nominated for Oscar in the category of SDM songs.The song seems good, but 
English music has had enumerable equally good or even better songs compared to 
that, whereas our man's SDM songs have a novelty value as international level 
music from India.And something in this song reminds me of some of Bryan Adams' 
songs and even his voice, not able to pinpoint which one. Anyone.--RawatOn 
2/10/2009 10:02 AM India Time, _Gopal Srinivasan_ wrote:> 'Slumdog' vs. 
'Wall-E' for best song> No clear frontrunner among Oscar nominees> By JON 
BURLINGAME> > For the third time in the past 20 years, music-branch voters 
chose only three tunes as best> song nominees. Two are from the same movie, and 
two of the singers are world-class world-music> recording artists.> > There is 
no clear-cut favorite this year, unlike, say, eight years ago when Bob Dylan's 
win for> "Things Have Changed" was a foregone conclusion, or the year of 
"Titanic" and its ubiquitous> Celine Dion song. What happens Feb. 22 depends 
several factors.> > First, the "Slumdog" phenomenon: Both of the key songs in 
"Slumdog Millionaire" are nominated,> both co-written by leading Indian 
composer A.R. Rahman (who is also nominated for his original> score). The 
soundtrack album is rising fast on the charts, so a "Slumdog" win would not> 
surprise.> > But which song? Will voters remember that it was "Jai Ho" that was 
performed as an elaborately> choreographed, Bollywood-style dance number in the 
Mumbai train station at the end of the> movie?> > "Jai Ho," with Indian lyrics 
by poet Gulzar, may be the most talked-about musical moment from> year-end 
films. And Oscar voters, excited about the prospect of seeing the number 
re-created on> the telecast, may be thinking about that when filling out their 
ballots. If it wins, it will be> only the second foreign-language song to do so 
(after 2004's "Al otro lado del rio" from "The> Motorcycle Diaries").> > But 
Rahman's collaboration with London-born, Sri Lankan-raised Maya Arulpragasam -- 
better> known to the pop world as M.I.A. -- on "O... Saya" may resonate with 
younger voters for its> pounding rhythms, electronica sound and rap-style 
vocals. That song's used earlier in the film,> as police chase poor youngsters 
from an airport tarmac through the streets.> > "Slumdog's" competition is the 
song from the end of the Disney-Pixar movie "Wall-E," co-written> by Thomas 
Newman (also nominated for his score) and Peter Gabriel. The nom is Gabriel's 
first> despite having composed scores for such films as "The Last Temptation of 
Christ" and> "Rabbit-Proof Fence."> > Eight of the past 20 song statuettes have 
gone to tunes from animated movies (all Disney pics> but one). And nine of the 
past 20 have gone to popular artists (including Gabriel's ex-Genesis> bandmate 
Phil Collins, for "Tarzan," another Disney toon). Also, Gabriel's human-rights 
and> environmental activism would seem to coincide with the politics of many 
Acad voters.> > And, in recent years, voters have spread the Oscar wealth among 
multiple pics. A "Slumdog"> score win could translate into a "Wall-E" song 
win.> > http://www.variety.com/article/VR1117999867.html?categoryId=3275&cs=1


_
Show them the way! Add maps and

[arr] Taal se Taal mila sample used by Wyclef Jean

2009-02-10 Thread Reformed Sinner

found this from ARR orkut community.

Rebel Music - Wyclef Jean ft Prodigy of Mobb Depp with sample of 'Taal se
Taal mila' running in background

http://snurl.com/bmigi

anyone know if ARR credited for this? if not, can this amount to plagiarism?

~ RS

Re: [arr] Can "Udhaya Udhaya.." be considered ARR's only Ghazal???

2009-02-10 Thread Nagaraj


Thigu thigu from Anbe Aaruyire sounded like one to me..
correct me if i am wrong

--- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, pleasant pleasance 
 wrote:
>
> Guys,
> 
> 1. Tamizha Tamizha  (ROJA) is a semi-GHAZAL
> 2. PURE TAMIL GHAZAL - SUTRUM  VIZHI SUDARDAN (KANDUKONDEN 
KANDUKONDEN)
> 3. Tehzeeb
> 4. Udhaya
> 5. ZUBEIDA .etc.
> 
>   All of them are GHAZALS With the flavour of FUSION.  Hence pure 
GHAZALIST are CONSERVATIVEs that they are not able to accept the 
change.  Today's world deals with MUSICAL INTEGRATION of DIFFERENT 
CULTURES around the world. Our BOSS is the WINNER in integrating the 
world MUSIC in LARGE SCALE.   So PURE GHAZALIST dont even like other 
MUSICAL CULTURES, hence THEY ARE LAMENTING ON AR REHMAN that they are 
not able to achieve those heights acheived by our BOSS.  THAT'S FUNNY 
ainnit.
> 
> To add Oil to the FIRE, ARR in his earlier interviews expressed 
that Most of the songs that are recorded at the studio when reach the 
CINEMAS lose 90% of SUBTLE TRUE SOUNDS.  Hence when all the cinemas 
update their AUDIO components to MEET that requirements, and when all 
AUDIO COMPRESSIONS like MP3 VANISH and when there is no PIRACY of 
AUDIO over net happens, then we all can hear the TRUE HEAVENLY MUSIC 
from ARR's PARADISE showing the TRUE COLOURS of FUSION.  This means 
WE ARE STILL LISTENING TO ONLY 10% of the effects of ARR'S MAGIC that 
makes FLY AWAY TO DIFFERENT WORLD.  Imagine if it is 100%, there will 
be no chance of WAR IN THE WORLD I COULD'NT WAIT TO IMAGINE 
IT.  ;-).
> 
> With all the luv and Respect to all our TRUE fellow fans.
> Pleasance.
> 
> --- On Mon, 9/2/09, Arvind Ar  wrote:
> From: Arvind Ar 
> Subject: [arr] Can "Udhaya Udhaya.." be considered ARR's only 
Ghazal???
> To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com
> Date: Monday, 9 February, 2009, 12:10 PM
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> Pals..
>  
>  I really wonder why ARR has not exploited much of Ghazal songs in 
his career. Is this because of the subjects that he chose so far are 
not appropriate for Ghazals?? I ve heard people linking "Udhaya 
Udhaya Ularugiren.. ." from the movie Udhaya to Ghazal..!!! Is this 
ARR's sole Ghazal? or "Na Shiqwa Hota..." from Tehzeeb can also be 
considered in this genre? Please list me his Ghazal numbers if 
any...!!!
>

RE: [arr] My Dream - Will These Films Be Remake With ARR's Music


I would like to see RAJA PARVAI with Mani Ratnam + KamalSIGAPPU ROJAKKAL with 
A.R.Murugudass + Kamal or Ajith
and of course with ARR Sir music
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[arr] Re: Zakir Hussain wants an Oscar for Rahman

2009-02-10 Thread Jahanzeb Farooq

thanks.

i was wondering may be ARR collaborated/used him sometime (in some of 
his albums). but it seems no.


--- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, Vithur  wrote:
>
> AR had accompanied Zakir Hussain, Kadri Gopalnath in their overseas 
tours,
> when he was with his Band troupe Nemesis.
> 
> 
> 
> On Mon, Feb 9, 2009 at 11:43 PM, Jahanzeb Farooq 
wrote:
> 
> >   by the way why ARR never worked with Zakir Hussain? any idea 
anyone?
> >
> > --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com 
,
> > Bivin Chandra 
> > wrote:
> > >
> > >
> > > After winning a Grammy in the contemporary World Music Album
> > category for his collaborative album Global Drum Project, Zakir
> > Hussain says that he sincerely desires that A R Rahman wins an 
Oscar.
> > >
> > > On being asked to respond to Rahman's global recognition for 
Slumdog
> > Millionaire, Zakir Hussain said that, "He is a genius. I think his
> > talent has been duly recognised now and I am very happy with that. 
The
> > best thing about him is that he has consistently proved himself. 
He is
> > not a one time wonder. He has delivered consistently. He has 
really
> > made us feel very proud. I hope he does equally fantastic at the
> > Oscars. "
> > >
> > > Talking about his own achievements he says that he is very 
excited
> > on his achievement because it was a competition with the great
> > musicians of the contemporary world music.
> > >
> > > "I look at this win as the reaffirmation of my hard work. This
> > second time Grammy recognition is the witness of the fact that in
> > today s modern world I have not fallen behind times. I am up-to-
date
> > in creative contemporary world of music. I am extremely happy and
> > satisfied with this achievement," said Zakir.
> > >
> > > Zakir Hussain worked with Mickey Hart of the rock band Grateful
> > Dead, Nigerian percussionist Sikiru Adepoju and Puerto Rican jazz
> > percussionist Giovanni Hidalgo for the album.
> > >
> > > Global Drum Project is the second collaboration between Hart and
> > Hussain. Their compilation Planet Drum which was released in 1991 
went
> > on to win the first-ever Grammy Award in the World Music category.
> > >
> > > Asked if he would have felt more satisfactory, had it been a win 
for
> > a purely Indian project, he said, "It's true that Global Drum 
Project
> > is a collaborative work with western musicians. I will be happier 
if a
> > pure Indian project wins a Grammy sometime in future. Till now the
> > only purely India project which claimed Grammy glory was Pandit 
Vishwa
> > Mohan Bhatt's work."
> > >
> > > http://music.ndtv.com/Music_Story.aspx?
> > id=ENTEN20090083000&type=musicindia
> > >
> >
> > 
> >
> 
> 
> 
> -- 
> regards,
> Vithur
>

[arr] Re: Can there be a better human being than AR, ever???

Yes Rakesh. It's Very Very True. Because, definitely he is a Musical 
Vivekanada.


Thanks & Regards

H.Sathiyenthira Boopathy.


--- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, Rakesh Rajan  
wrote:
>
> Checkout this video(from 4.28 min).. AR says He didn't attend the 
BAFTA dinner with all the nominees, and came over to chennai and he 
says tht spending time with the disabled people is even more great.. 
He has a Golden globe and a golden HEART.. Musical Vivekananda, to put 
it straight.. :) 
> http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/gallery/events/17455.html
> 
> 
> 
>   Add more friends to your messenger and enjoy! Go to 
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>

RE: [arr] Go ahead with fox search light.jai ho


I agree with you,
 
I will also encourage everyone to vote for Jai ho
 
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[arr] Need All Instrument Details with Sample.......

Hi all,


 I need to know about all the instruments used for MUSIC with the 
sample song of our boss for each and every instrument.

Pls tell me about


Thanks & Regards

H.Sathiyenthira Boopathy.

[arr] Can there be a better human being than AR, ever???

2009-02-10 Thread Rakesh Rajan

Checkout this video(from 4.28 min).. AR says He didn't attend the BAFTA dinner 
with all the nominees, and came over to chennai and he says tht spending time 
with the disabled people is even more great.. He has a Golden globe and a 
golden HEART.. Musical Vivekananda, to put it straight.. :) 
http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/gallery/events/17455.html



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[arr] Pls read the chatroom conversation of Rajeev Masand.. He has some great takes on ARR..

2009-02-10 Thread Rakesh Rajan

http://features.ibnlive.in.com/chat/answer/entertainment-editor-cnnibn/a-r-rahman-slumdog-and-oscars/237.html



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Re: Down to Earth by Peter Gabriel (Re: [arr] 'Slumdog' vs. 'Wall-E' for best song)

2009-02-10 Thread Gomzy™

I heard Wall-E's Down to Earth by Peter Gabriel. I think that is the
song nominated for Oscar in the category of SDM songs.

*Yes Rawat. Thats the song.*

The song seems good, but English music has had enumerable equally good
or even better songs compared to that, whereas our man's SDM songs have
a novelty value as international level music from India.

*Are you telling that Jai Ho is the best ever from India and hindi music?*

And something in this song reminds me of some of Bryan Adams' songs and
even his voice, not able to pinpoint which one. Anyone.

*Jai Ho reminds us of Bazi laga and the ATM song too. Thats not the point.*
**
*Watch the movie. You will appreciate the song better. Also check out the
lyrics. Great message.*



On Tue, Feb 10, 2009 at 8:22 AM, V S Rawat  wrote:

>   I heard Wall-E's Down to Earth by Peter Gabriel. I think that is the
> song nominated for Oscar in the category of SDM songs.
>
> The song seems good, but English music has had enumerable equally good
> or even better songs compared to that, whereas our man's SDM songs have
> a novelty value as international level music from India.
>
> And something in this song reminds me of some of Bryan Adams' songs and
> even his voice, not able to pinpoint which one. Anyone.
>
> --
> Rawat
>
> On 2/10/2009 10:02 AM India Time, _Gopal Srinivasan_ wrote:
>
> > 'Slumdog' vs. 'Wall-E' for best song
> > No clear frontrunner among Oscar nominees
> > By JON BURLINGAME
> >
> > For the third time in the past 20 years, music-branch voters chose only
> three tunes as best
> > song nominees. Two are from the same movie, and two of the singers are
> world-class world-music
> > recording artists.
> >
> > There is no clear-cut favorite this year, unlike, say, eight years ago
> when Bob Dylan's win for
> > "Things Have Changed" was a foregone conclusion, or the year of "Titanic"
> and its ubiquitous
> > Celine Dion song. What happens Feb. 22 depends several factors.
> >
> > First, the "Slumdog" phenomenon: Both of the key songs in "Slumdog
> Millionaire" are nominated,
> > both co-written by leading Indian composer A.R. Rahman (who is also
> nominated for his original
> > score). The soundtrack album is rising fast on the charts, so a "Slumdog"
> win would not
> > surprise.
> >
> > But which song? Will voters remember that it was "Jai Ho" that was
> performed as an elaborately
> > choreographed, Bollywood-style dance number in the Mumbai train station
> at the end of the
> > movie?
> >
> > "Jai Ho," with Indian lyrics by poet Gulzar, may be the most talked-about
> musical moment from
> > year-end films. And Oscar voters, excited about the prospect of seeing
> the number re-created on
> > the telecast, may be thinking about that when filling out their ballots.
> If it wins, it will be
> > only the second foreign-language song to do so (after 2004's "Al otro
> lado del rio" from "The
> > Motorcycle Diaries").
> >
> > But Rahman's collaboration with London-born, Sri Lankan-raised Maya
> Arulpragasam -- better
> > known to the pop world as M.I.A. -- on "O... Saya" may resonate with
> younger voters for its
> > pounding rhythms, electronica sound and rap-style vocals. That song's
> used earlier in the film,
> > as police chase poor youngsters from an airport tarmac through the
> streets.
> >
> > "Slumdog's" competition is the song from the end of the Disney-Pixar
> movie "Wall-E," co-written
> > by Thomas Newman (also nominated for his score) and Peter Gabriel. The
> nom is Gabriel's first
> > despite having composed scores for such films as "The Last Temptation of
> Christ" and
> > "Rabbit-Proof Fence."
> >
> > Eight of the past 20 song statuettes have gone to tunes from animated
> movies (all Disney pics
> > but one). And nine of the past 20 have gone to popular artists (including
> Gabriel's ex-Genesis
> > bandmate Phil Collins, for "Tarzan," another Disney toon). Also,
> Gabriel's human-rights and
> > environmental activism would seem to coincide with the politics of many
> Acad voters.
> >
> > And, in recent years, voters have spread the Oscar wealth among multiple
> pics. A "Slumdog"
> > score win could translate into a "Wall-E" song win.
> >
> > http://www.variety.com/article/VR1117999867.html?categoryId=3275&cs=1
>
> 
>

[arr] Can there be a better human being than AR, ever???

2009-02-10 Thread Rakesh Rajan

Checkout this video(from 4.28 min).. AR says He didn't attend the BAFTA dinner 
with all the nominees, and came over to chennai and he says tht spending time 
with the disabled people is even more great.. He has a Golden globe and a 
golden HEART.. Musical Vivekananda, to put it straight.. :) 



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Re: [arr] Re: CNN IBN:Face the nation-Is A R Rahman the finest Indian music director ever?

2009-02-10 Thread Aakarsh

Very weird Question. 

Can there ever be a Single 'Finest' or 'Best' entity in any field? I dont 
really think so. It is like asking 'Is Maniratnam the Finest Director?' or 'Is 
Violin the Finest instrument?' or 'Is Rasgulla the Best Sweet ever?" or "Is 
Kerala the the finest Holiday destination?" etc etc.

Wish people showed some maturity in acknowledging talent and using appropriate 
definite words such as 'One of The Finest' or 'Best in this Era' or something. 
Questions like these need definite boundaries so that people can have definite 
opinions (whatever they might be).

If we say Yes, then what can we say about 'Ustad Zakir Hussain' who just won a 
Grammy?

Wish the question was more confined, to genre or era or things like that so 
that controversies could be avoided.

Regards
Kamal Aakarsh Vishnubhotla.

http://kamal-aakarsh.blogspot.com 

--- On Tue, 2/10/09, Thulasi Ram  wrote:

From: Thulasi Ram 
Subject: Re: [arr] Re: CNN IBN:Face the nation-Is A R Rahman the finest Indian 
music director ever?
To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com
Date: Tuesday, February 10, 2009, 11:13 AM

wow! that's amazing...

On Mon, Feb 9, 2009 at 9:03 PM, $ Pavan Kumar $  wrote:

At the end of the show..They announced the result, In which 91% of voters said 
that Rahman is finest Indian music director ever...

--- On Mon, 2/9/09, divyaishu  wrote:

From: divyaishu 
Subject: [arr] Re: CNN IBN:Face the nation-Is A R Rahman the finest Indian 
music director ever?
To: arrahmanfans@ yahoogroups. com
Date: Monday, February 9, 2009, 9:27 AM

Well, who had the highest percentage of votes around that time? Did 
they have a choice?

--- In arrahmanfans@ yahoogroups. com, "pravin_karnam" 
 wrote:
>
> Today 10.00PM. Current vote status: Yes-63%
> These people will debate even if rahman wins record oscars by any 
music 
> director.
>

Re: [arr] Striking the right chord: Rahman's music rocks

2009-02-10 Thread sara vana

This is superb

Are they golden globe and BAFTA people fools to give away awards to one who 
does not deserve it..No..they are experts in all sides.

They know what they are doing..
Golden globe and Bafta are right.

Rahman deserves it.

Love Rahman
Maxx





From: Thulasi Ram 
To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Tuesday, 10 February, 2009 2:15:37 PM
Subject: [arr] Striking the right chord: Rahman's music rocks


Slumdog Millionaire made a clean sweep at the BAFTAs in London. Danny Boyle's 
film won seven awards including the ones for Best film and Best Director, but 
giving India another achievement to be proud of was music composer A R Rahman 
who won the Award for the Best Music Score.
The question that raised on CNN-IBN's Face The Nation was: Is A R Rahman the 
finest Indian music director ever?
To try and answer the question on the panel of experts were: Music director for 
films Aamir and Dev D, Amit Trivedi and film critic Mayank Shekhar.
Slumdog music Rahman's best work?
A R Rahman has taken Indian to the world and his music for Slumdog 
Millionaire has been praised world over. However, people are wondering whether 
Rahman's music for the film been widely appreciated because it's his best music 
or because of the film's international appeal.
Mayank Shekhar didn't believe the music ofSlumdog... is Rahman's finest work 
and in fact felt the music director has delivered better scores for other 
movies. He further said that the West has taken notice of Rahman due 
to Slumdog... and that is the reason for the attention on him.
"You can't compare the soundtrack of Slumdog...with the soundtrack of 
even Delhi6 because it's inferior. A song like Ringa Ringa sounds like Choli ke 
peeche to me," he said.
He further cited examples of Rahman's other work and said in the year 2008 
itself he's done some exceptional soundtracks for films like Jaane Tu Ya Jaane 
Na and Yuvraaj.
However, Mayank Shekhar recalled Rahman's entry into the music industry and 
said he took the standards of music higher.
Amit Trivedi agreed with Mayank Shekhar, but said it was a long overdue 
appreciation for Rahman. He considered Rahman an inspiration and said he's 
grown up listening to his music.
In conclusion, Rahman's music speaks for itself and though Slumdog 
Millionaire has brought his work into focus to the West, awards can't define 
this maestro's greatness who time over has given inspirational music.
Final SMS Poll: Is A R Rahman the finest Indian music director ever?Yes: 91 per 
cent
No: 9 per cent
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Re: [arr] AR Receiving BAFTA Award-HQ Video Download!

Thank you very much dear, this is really superb quality video

Regards,
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> *
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Re: [arr] Re: Foreign language words used by ARR?

2009-02-10 Thread Gomzy™

Forget Urdu been a Official Language. It was born here in India.

On Mon, Feb 9, 2009 at 9:19 AM, Shah Navas  wrote:

>   Urdu is a foreign language? It is an official language of Indian
> Government.
> To add to the list -
>
> French lyrics in the title song of Delhi 6.
>
> Rahman is using lot of French these days. I love it though.
>
> On Mon, Feb 9, 2009 at 9:24 AM, V S Rawat  wrote:
>
>>On 2/5/2009 11:01 PM India Time, _V S Rawat_ wrote:
>>
>> > In which all songs has ARR used non-Indian (non-English) languages words
>>
>> > as part of the lyrics?
>> >
>> > Like French, Spanish, etc.
>> >
>>
>> Is Jumbalika (Takshaka) a word in some language or was it a made up word?
>>
>> --
>> Rawat
>>
>>
>  
>

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2009-02-10 Thread sumanth nagabushan

Apologies if this is repeat

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XJT6yLCDZlA&feature=related

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[arr] Rahman's road to Oscars

2009-02-10 Thread yasheer_ar2

Rahman's road to Oscars  IndiaGlitz  [Tuesday,
February 10, 2009]
  [http://image1.indiaglitz.com/tamil/news/rahman100209_1.jpg]

Will he clinch it or not? With just 12 days to go for the coveted Oscar
awards presentation ceremony, every fan across the country are praying
for music wizard A R Rahman to bag the rare honour.

Having lapped up several awards including the Golden Globe and BAFTA as
a prelude to the Oscars, hopes and expectations are high on Rahman to
win the Oscar race. Being nominated in three categories for 'Slumdog
Millionaire', Rahman has almost reached the finale for the Grammy
awards.

The man, who changed the face of Tamil film music industry, was least
expected to scale such heights in his life when he made a humble
beginning with 'Roja'. Spotted by acclaimed film-maker Mani Ratnam,
Rahman seized the opportunity and grew from strength to strength.

Today an icon of music across the globe, Rahman has proved that
versatility and innovative thoughts make up a great musician. Associated
with Mani Ratnam, he rendered many a scintillating musical entertainers
and their journey is still on.

'Slumdog Millionaire' is a mighty jewel in his crown which paved way for
Global recognition. The rags to riches story by Danny Boyle, is making
waves across the globe. Specially, Rahman's composition 'Jai Ho' and
'Ringa' has emerged as an anthem among worldwide music lovers.

With less than a couple of weeks to go for Oscars, IndiaGlitz begins a
countdown and chronicles the journey of Rahman. Let's cheer and enjoy
the journey of a great musician who has set an example for young and
aspiring musicians making a successful path from Kodambakkam to Oscars.

Let's stand together and wish 'Jai Ho' for Rahman.
http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/article/44925.html

Re: [arr] TAXI TAXI KARAOKE- URGENT PLS HELP!

2009-02-10 Thread Neevan

Hi guys does anyone know where i can minus1 or karaoke of the taxi taxi 
song from sakkarakatti. Need it urgently! so if u know of any links 
pls share, Thx!  

JAI HO RAHMAN JI!

From: Neevan 
To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Sunday, 8 February 2009 3:10:32
Subject: Re: [arr] TAXI TAXI KARAOKE

hi guys i have also been trying to look the minus 1 for 
taxi taxi song for sakkarakatti online but i cant find any site that has it. I 
too need the minus 1
track urgently. PLS help! Thanks !

JAI HO RAHMAN JI!

From: K. Kumar 
To: arrahmanfans@ yahoogroups. com
Sent: Saturday, 7 February 2009 4:39:54
Subject: [arr] TAXI TAXI KARAOKE

hey guys does any1 have the minus1 or karaoke of the taxi taxi song for 
sakkarakatti or know where i can get it? pls...need it urgently 

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2009-02-10 Thread sumanth nagabushan

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[arr] Chat Topic: A R Rahman, Slumdog and Oscars

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[arr] Does Wyclef Jean has permission to do this?

Does Wyclef Jean has permission to do this?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FxPZyiJKK1E

This song has Engge En Punnagai (Taal Se Taal Mila) from Thaalam (Taal) tune in 
the background.

Re: [arr] Can "Udhaya Udhaya.." be considered ARR's only Ghazal???

2009-02-10 Thread pleasant pleasance

Guys,

1. Tamizha Tamizha  (ROJA) is a semi-GHAZAL
2. PURE TAMIL GHAZAL - SUTRUM  VIZHI SUDARDAN (KANDUKONDEN KANDUKONDEN)
3. Tehzeeb
4. Udhaya
5. ZUBEIDA .etc.

  All of them are GHAZALS With the flavour of FUSION.  Hence pure GHAZALIST are 
CONSERVATIVEs that they are not able to accept the change.  Today's world deals 
with MUSICAL INTEGRATION of DIFFERENT CULTURES around the world. Our BOSS is 
the WINNER in integrating the world MUSIC in LARGE SCALE.   So PURE GHAZALIST 
dont even like other MUSICAL CULTURES, hence THEY ARE LAMENTING ON AR REHMAN 
that they are not able to achieve those heights acheived by our BOSS.  THAT'S 
FUNNY ainnit.

To add Oil to the FIRE, ARR in his earlier interviews expressed that Most of 
the songs that are recorded at the studio when reach the CINEMAS lose 90% of 
SUBTLE TRUE SOUNDS.  Hence when all the cinemas update their AUDIO components 
to MEET that requirements, and when all AUDIO COMPRESSIONS like MP3 VANISH and 
when there is no PIRACY of AUDIO over net happens, then we all can hear the 
TRUE HEAVENLY MUSIC from ARR's PARADISE showing the TRUE COLOURS of FUSION.  
This means WE ARE STILL LISTENING TO ONLY 10% of the effects of ARR'S MAGIC 
that makes FLY AWAY TO DIFFERENT WORLD.  Imagine if it is 100%, there will be 
no chance of WAR IN THE WORLD I COULD'NT WAIT TO IMAGINE IT.  ;-).

With all the luv and Respect to all our TRUE fellow fans.
Pleasance.

--- On Mon, 9/2/09, Arvind Ar  wrote:
From: Arvind Ar 
Subject: [arr] Can "Udhaya Udhaya.." be considered ARR's only Ghazal???
To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com
Date: Monday, 9 February, 2009, 12:10 PM












Pals..
 
 I really wonder why ARR has not exploited much of Ghazal songs in his career. 
Is this because of the subjects that he chose so far are not appropriate for 
Ghazals?? I ve heard people linking "Udhaya Udhaya Ularugiren.. ." from the 
movie Udhaya to Ghazal..!!! Is this ARR's sole Ghazal? or "Na Shiqwa Hota..." 
from Tehzeeb can also be considered in this genre? Please list me his Ghazal 
numbers if any...!!!

RE: [arr] What would be the results of this experiment?

2009-02-10 Thread Anand Bharathan

Very good  analysis, Chord. I think if you are an identified Rahman fan,
your brain is so programmed to his type of music that you are looking out
for the Rahman signature in the song. So to me, Group B can still identify
it as Rahman's even if he/she is told it is by another composer and hence
there should be no difference between Group A and B results. Casual music
fans should again be neutral (ie) able to judge scores based on its
intrinsic merit. I personally know people who have stereotyped our man as
per their expectations that they will just trash his music even before
listening to it. 

 

 

From: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com [mailto:arrahmanf...@yahoogroups.com] On
Behalf Of Chord
Sent: 09 February, 2009 10:33 PM
To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [arr] What would be the results of this experiment?

 

I'm always been interested in the relationship between knowledge of a 
composer for a piece of music and the resulting judgement of that 
piece of music. Here's an experiment I propose:

Two groups of people: 

One group is composed of indentified Rahman fans (those who listen to 
Rahman often, follow his activities, await his releases, listen to 
his music quite often.people in this group) The operational 
definition of being a Rahman fan would be empirically validated.

Second group is composed of casual music fans who are not identified 
Rahman fans. They might like some of his scores, but do not consider 
themselves to be actual fans of Rahman. 

Both groups are selected randomly from the population in India, each 
meeting group definition criteria based on valid and reliable 
questionnaires. There are equal numbers in each group (same n). The 
overall N would be large enough to offset random error sampling and 
would approximate the Gausian distribution in terms of population 
representation (good external and internal validity). 

Now, suppose we split both groups exactly in half so we get 4 
groups. Random assignment is used for within group splitting.

Suppose all 4 groups listen to a song or an album that's not been 
heard before by anyone (for sake of argument, even though this may 
not be possible). Each group is asked to rate the song or album in 
terms of how much they like it (using a valid and reliable scale 
theoretically). They are all allowed to listen to the song or album 
only 3 times in succession (we could create more groups while varying 
this independent variable (number of times listening to a song) but I 
won't make it complicated right now). The dependent variable 
(likeability) would be on a ratio scale (zero scale). Here's how I 
would like to define each group: 

Group A - Identified Rahman fans who are told that the song or album 
is by Rahman, but not yet released publically.

Group B - Identified Rahman fans who are told that the song or album 
is by a new composer not yet established in the industry.

Group C - Casual music fans who are told that the song or album is by 
Rahman, but not yet released publically.

Group D - Casual music fans who are told that the song or album is by 
a new composer not yet established in the industry. 

In terms of results, I would of course predict that group A would 
rate the album or song highest. However, I would be most interested 
to know the difference between Group A and Group B. I hypthosize 
that Group A would be higher. Also would be interested to know the 
difference between Group A and C. I predict no significant group 
differences between Group B and Group D. 

This experiment is strictly hypothetical. I realize how difficult it 
would be to pull this off in reality.

[arr] My prefered tracks and tracks that I did not like in SDM


Hello,
 
I love these tracks (in preference order) :

O Saya,
Mausam & Escape,
Millionnaire,
Liquid Dance,
Latika's Theme,
Ringa Ringa,
Jai Ho
Riots,
Dreams on Fire.
 
I don't like the rap number "Gangsta blues". I should admit that I am not very 
fond of RAP generally.
This is my point of view only.
 

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RE: [arr] What would be the results of this experiment?


Good theory.
 
But if the music is really good, we can expect to have good result in group A, 
B and D for sure. 
 
Group B are people who appreciate good music, as I can identify to be part of 
this group, as I also appreciate other musicians like Zakir Hussain, Talvin 
Singh, and many more But I still appreciate ARR SIR music with more 
intensity, even if sometime I can skip one track in his album for the reason 
that I don't like it (very rare).
 
Group C can have low results because of people who don't like ARR (jalousy, 
negativity, and other inferiority complex problems)
Just my point of view.
 
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[arr] Where do we meet?......

Hi,


  I want to meet all madurai fans together. can anybody arrange it?
Pls reply madurai fans.


Thanks & Regards

H.Sathiyenthira Boopathy.

[arr] Striking the right chord: Rahman's music rocks

*Slumdog Millionaire* made a clean sweep at the BAFTAs in London. Danny
Boyle's film won seven awards including the ones for Best film and Best
Director, but giving India another achievement to be proud of was music
composer A R Rahman who won the Award for the Best Music Score.

The question that raised on CNN-IBN's *Face The Nation* was: Is A R Rahman
the finest Indian music director ever?

To try and answer the question on the panel of experts were: Music director
for films *Aamir* and *Dev D*, Amit Trivedi and film critic Mayank Shekhar.

*Slumdog music Rahman's best work?*

A R Rahman has taken Indian to the world and his music for *Slumdog
Millionaire* has been praised world over. However, people are wondering
whether Rahman's music for the film been widely appreciated because it's his
best music or because of the film's international appeal.

Mayank Shekhar didn't believe the music of*Slumdog...* is Rahman's finest
work and in fact felt the music director has delivered better scores for
other movies. He further said that the West has taken notice of Rahman due
to *Slumdog...* and that is the reason for the attention on him.

"You can't compare the soundtrack of *Slumdog...*with the soundtrack of
even *Delhi6* because it's inferior. A song like *Ringa Ringa* sounds
like *Choli
ke peeche* to me," he said.

He further cited examples of Rahman's other work and said in the year 2008
itself he's done some exceptional soundtracks for films like *Jaane Tu Ya
Jaane Na* and *Yuvraaj*.

However, Mayank Shekhar recalled Rahman's entry into the music industry and
said he took the standards of music higher.

Amit Trivedi agreed with Mayank Shekhar, but said it was a long overdue
appreciation for Rahman. He considered Rahman an inspiration and said he's
grown up listening to his music.

In conclusion, Rahman's music speaks for itself and though *Slumdog
Millionaire* has brought his work into focus to the West, awards can't
define this maestro's greatness who time over has given inspirational music.

*Final SMS Poll: Is A R Rahman the finest Indian music director ever?*
*

Yes: 91 per cent
*

*No: 9 per cent*

http://ibnlive.in.com/news/striking-the-right-chord-rahmans-music-rocks/84920-3.html

Down to Earth by Peter Gabriel (Re: [arr] 'Slumdog' vs. 'Wall-E' for best song)

2009-02-10 Thread V S Rawat

I heard Wall-E's Down to Earth by Peter Gabriel. I think that is the 
song nominated for Oscar in the category of SDM songs.

The song seems good, but English music has had enumerable equally good 
or even better songs compared to that, whereas our man's SDM songs have 
a novelty value as international level music from India.

And something in this song reminds me of some of Bryan Adams' songs and 
even his voice, not able to pinpoint which one. Anyone.

--
Rawat

On 2/10/2009 10:02 AM India Time, _Gopal Srinivasan_ wrote:

> 'Slumdog' vs. 'Wall-E' for best song
> No clear frontrunner among Oscar nominees
> By JON BURLINGAME
> 
> For the third time in the past 20 years, music-branch voters chose only three 
> tunes as best
> song nominees. Two are from the same movie, and two of the singers are 
> world-class world-music
> recording artists.
> 
> There is no clear-cut favorite this year, unlike, say, eight years ago when 
> Bob Dylan's win for
> "Things Have Changed" was a foregone conclusion, or the year of "Titanic" and 
> its ubiquitous
> Celine Dion song. What happens Feb. 22 depends several factors.
> 
> First, the "Slumdog" phenomenon: Both of the key songs in "Slumdog 
> Millionaire" are nominated,
> both co-written by leading Indian composer A.R. Rahman (who is also nominated 
> for his original
> score). The soundtrack album is rising fast on the charts, so a "Slumdog" win 
> would not
> surprise.
> 
> But which song? Will voters remember that it was "Jai Ho" that was performed 
> as an elaborately
> choreographed, Bollywood-style dance number in the Mumbai train station at 
> the end of the
> movie?
> 
> "Jai Ho," with Indian lyrics by poet Gulzar, may be the most talked-about 
> musical moment from
> year-end films. And Oscar voters, excited about the prospect of seeing the 
> number re-created on
> the telecast, may be thinking about that when filling out their ballots. If 
> it wins, it will be
> only the second foreign-language song to do so (after 2004's "Al otro lado 
> del rio" from "The
> Motorcycle Diaries").
> 
> But Rahman's collaboration with London-born, Sri Lankan-raised Maya 
> Arulpragasam -- better
> known to the pop world as M.I.A. -- on "O... Saya" may resonate with younger 
> voters for its
> pounding rhythms, electronica sound and rap-style vocals. That song's used 
> earlier in the film,
> as police chase poor youngsters from an airport tarmac through the streets.
> 
> "Slumdog's" competition is the song from the end of the Disney-Pixar movie 
> "Wall-E," co-written
> by Thomas Newman (also nominated for his score) and Peter Gabriel. The nom is 
> Gabriel's first
> despite having composed scores for such films as "The Last Temptation of 
> Christ" and
> "Rabbit-Proof Fence."
> 
> Eight of the past 20 song statuettes have gone to tunes from animated movies 
> (all Disney pics
> but one). And nine of the past 20 have gone to popular artists (including 
> Gabriel's ex-Genesis
> bandmate Phil Collins, for "Tarzan," another Disney toon). Also, Gabriel's 
> human-rights and
> environmental activism would seem to coincide with the politics of many Acad 
> voters.
> 
> And, in recent years, voters have spread the Oscar wealth among multiple 
> pics. A "Slumdog"
> score win could translate into a "Wall-E" song win.
> 
> http://www.variety.com/article/VR1117999867.html?categoryId=3275&cs=1

Re: [arr] My Dream - Will These Films Be Remake With ARR's Music

2009-02-10 Thread K. Kumar

ya i agree all other films are good how abt agni natchthiram... vijay as 
karthik and ajith as prabu... same director mani...


--- On Sun, 8/2/09, kishore parayath  wrote:

> From: kishore parayath 
> Subject: Re: [arr] My Dream - Will These Films Be Remake With ARR's Music
> To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com
> Date: Sunday, 8 February, 2009, 11:57 PM
> The apoorva sagordarargal combo suggested by u is juz
> superb!! But
> THALAPATHY... No one can replace Superstar Rajini and
> Megastar Mammootty
> 
> On 2/8/09, yasheer_ar2  wrote:
> >
> >   *01. Film Guru-Sishyan  - (Rajni-Prabu Combo)*
> >Vijay In Rajni Sir's Role and Surya In
> Prabu Sir's Role and Director
> > K.S.Ravikumar
> > *
> > 02. Thambikku Endha Ooru - (Rajni Kanth)*
> >  Ajith Kumar and Director is
> K.S.Ravikumar..
> > *
> > 03. Thalapathy - (Rajni Kanth)*
> > Vijay and Director Same
> Mani...
> > *
> > 04. Aboorva Sagodarargal - (Kamal Hassan Dual Roles)*
> > Vikram and Director is Gautham Menon
> >
> > *05.  Nallavanukku Nallavan - (Rajni Kanth)*
> >  Vikram and Director A.R.Murugadous..
> >
> > How Is It GuysHope You'll Happy With My Idea..
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > 
> >


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[arr] Mirchi Top 20 - Maasakali rules

2009-02-10 Thread $ Pavan Kumar $

1. Masakali - Delhi 6
2. Jai Ho - Slumdog Millionaire
6. Guzarish - Ghajini
13. Pappu Can't Dance - JTYJN
14. Tu hi meri dost - Yuvvraj
 
Full List : 
 
http://www.radiomirchi.com/mirchi_top_20.php

[arr] Heavy contempo beat may sound more like source music than score

In a nutshell: Oscar score nominees
An analysis of the five contenders

ALEXANDRE DESPLAT "The Curious Case of Benjamin Button" Oscar pedigree: 
One previous nom ("The Queen") Awards to date: Golden Globe, BAFTA, Broadcast 
Film Critics noms Challenge:
"How do you manage on a long story -- the life of a man and all his
various encounters, sad or joyful or thrilling or dangerous -- to find
a musical path that progresses?" Resonance: "Instead of
overwhelming the soundtrack with music, you have to keep quiet, but
with very strong musical energy. Think lush chamber score." Advantage: 
Charming, delicate orchestral score from rising French star keeps 2-hour, 
45-minute epic afloat. Handicap: Restrained nature of music may keep casual 
viewers from noticing. 

JAMES NEWTON HOWARD"Defiance" More than one option(Film) Defiance1980 - 
Jan-Michael Vincent, John Flynn(Film) DefianceJean Jennings, Armand 
Weston(Film) DefianceBrent Huff, Terence M O\'KeefeOscar pedigree: Seven 
previous noms (including "The Village") Awards to date: Golden Globe nom 
Challenge:
"One has to be careful, handing a delicate situation such as the Nazis
and the Jews. Violin seemed to be the instrument that best related to
the soul of these people." Resonance: "I sometimes wrote
in a quasi-minimalist way, trying to keep the melody austere enough,
moving but hopefully not overly sentimental." Advantage: Dramatic symphonic 
work featuring top classical violinist Joshua Bell. Handicap: Violin solos in 
Holocaust movie may strike some as "Schindler's List" redux. 

DANNY ELFMAN "Milk" More than one option(Film) MilkKudo Yukika, Edgar 
Honetschlaeger(Film) MilkPhyllida Law, William Brookfield(Film) MilkOscar 
pedigree: Three previous noms (including "Good Will Hunting") Awards to date: 
Broadcast Film Critics nom Challenge: "Finding the right tone. Trying to find 
the balance between pushing too hard and not pushing enough." Resonance:
"The most important thing was not to play the time and place, but the
interior side. Harvey's story is an American story and I really do
think of him as an American hero." Advantage: Quietly heroic theme clearly 
helps film. Handicap: Score could be missed in the mix of all the '70s songs 

A.R. RAHMAN "Slumdog Millionaire" Oscar pedigree: None Awards to date: Won 
Golden Globe, Broadcast Critics awards; BAFTA nom Challenge:
"I knew that Danny (Boyle, the director) liked Indian stuff and he also
liked very edgy stuff. He didn't want any sentimental (music), except
for the love theme." Resonance: "It's acoustic
instruments, electronica, vintage Bollywood with futuristic elements.
Also, it's a score containing songs -- not as songs, but as score." Advantage: 
Popular film, Acad's recent preference for world-music sounds Handicap: Heavy 
contempo beat may sound more like source music than score 

THOMAS NEWMAN "Wall-E"Oscar pedigree: Eight previous noms Awards to date: 
BAFTA, Grammy noms Challenge:
"Inside Wall-E is the embodiment of humanity. ... How do I find a voice
for this without it sounding like third-rate John Williams?" Resonance:
"It became clear that there was an intimacy as well as massive scale. I
knew, ultimately, that I could make a difference in how you felt about
Wall-E as a character." Advantage: Magical score contributes to film's warmth 
and humor, especially in many scenes without dialogue. Handicap: Of eight 
previous Pixar films, six were nommed for score, and none won.
http://www.variety.com/article/VR1117999869.html?categoryid=3275&cs=1

[arr] Voters may not remember which "Slumdog" number is which?

In a nutshell: Oscar song nominees
A breakdown of the tunesmith contenders

"DOWN TO EARTH""Wall-E" Music: Peter Gabriel and Thomas Newman Lyrics: 
Peter Gabriel Oscar pedigree: Eight prior noms for Newman, first for Gabriel 
Awards to date: World Soundtrack Award; Golden Globe, Broadcast Film Critics 
and Grammy nomsPlacement: End credits Challenge:
"The whole issue of the end credits was, we're back on Earth and it's
still pretty bleak. Now what? Pixar decided to do a whole montage on
how mankind restores itself," says Newman. Resonance: "In a way, (the song is) 
kind of a rallying cry. (The result was) joyfully surprising."Advantage: Fun, 
relevant song from Pixar film; animated-movie songs often win; could benefit 
from split "Slumdog" vote. Handicap: "Slumdog" juggernaut could wipe out its 
chances. 


"JAI HO""Slumdog Millionaire" Music: A.R. Rahman Lyrics: Gulzar Oscar pedigree: 
First nom for both Awards to date: Broadcast Film Critics nomPlacement: 
Bollywood-style musical finale in Mumbai train station Challenge: "Danny shot 
the song with another temp track. I could see all the moves and I figured out a 
way to sync it," says Rahman.Resonance:
"'Jai Ho' is like a blessing: 'Be victorious.' We felt that it would be
the right thing, the right energy. He ended the film, and this was like
an encore." Advantage: Upbeat, infectious finale is like frosting on the cake 
of a feel-good movie. Handicap: Voters may not remember which "Slumdog" number 
is which, possibly splitting vote. 


"O ... SAYA""Slumdog Millionaire"Music and lyrics: A.R. Rahman and Maya 
Arulpragasam Oscar pedigree: First nom for both Awards to date: None Placement: 
Children playing on airport tarmac and subsequent police chase.Challenge:
"We wanted to tell people that this is a film which is completely
different from all other Indian films. We want to take you for a ride,
in a positive way," says Rahman. Resonance: "I heard
M.I.A. three years ago; her energy was a surprise to me. So when Danny
suggested M.I.A., I was very excited. I thought this was probably the
right film to do." Advantage: M.I.A. lyric and vocal make this the most 
contemporary sounding of the three songs, possibly appealing to younger voters. 
Handicap: See "Jai Ho"

http://www.variety.com/article/VR1117999864.html?categoryid=3275&cs=1

[arr] Race heats up for score Oscar

Race heats up for score Oscar


Unpredictable Academy leaves many scenarios




 By JON BURLINGAME


Guessing the nominees for the original-score Oscar in advance -- an
annual parlor game for the town's many music-savvy observers -- is
always a lot easier than predicting the winner. 
It's not all that
difficult to anticipate the preferences of the 233 members of the
Academy music branch. The lineup is usually drawn from a handful of
usual suspects and the occasional impressive newcomer. And that's the
case this year. 
What's harder to gauge is the degree to which the other 5,577 voting members 
respond to, and recall, music in a movie: 
 Will they remember how important music was in the dialogue-free first half of 
the hugely popular "Wall-E"?  Will they hark back to a time when the epic with 
the most noms (this year, "The Curious Case of Benjamin Button") always won the 
score award?  Will they respond to the relatively short bits and pieces of the 
"Milk" score that add up to a powerful whole?  Will they choose an orchestral 
score that features a leading classical artist and accompanies a Holocaust 
movie ("Defiance")?  Or will they remember the radio-friendly sounds, and very 
prominent mix, of music and songs in "Slumdog Millionaire" and vote it the 
Oscar?

  More than one option(Film) MilkKudo Yukika, Edgar Honetschlaeger(Film) 
MilkPhyllida Law, William Brookfield(Film) MilkMore than one option(Film) 
Defiance1980 - Jan-Michael Vincent, John Flynn(Film) DefianceJean Jennings, 
Armand Weston(Film) DefianceBrent Huff, Terence M O\'Keefe
 
"Slumdog" has the general momentum and an advantage on three fronts: composer 
A.R. Rahman
is Indian, and 11 of the last 15 dramatic-score winners were not born
in the U.S.; the score has a definite world-music vibe, and five of the
past eight winners featured exotic sounds; and the big Bollywood-style
finale is so striking that it may be the one musical moment from 2008
films that everyone recalls. 
On the other hand, if Acad voters
remember a song and vote for it, they may choose to reward a different
film in the score category. Songs and score from the same film were
nominated five times in the last decade, but only once (for the last of
the "Lord of the Rings" films) did both win. 





So don't count out French composer Alexandre Desplat's
elegant work on "Button," which charted the title character's life and
loves around the world and throughout the 20th century. The composer's
characteristic 3/4 time signatures (see "Birth," "Girl With a Pearl Earring") 
linger in the mind long after the film is over. 
Thomas Newman
is nominated in both song and score categories. Because the title
character in "Wall-E" basically doesn't speak, music speaks for him.
"Wall-E" marks Newman's ninth and 10th bids, making him overdue for a
win. 
"Defiance's" James Newton Howard has a pair of advantages: a major classical 
soloist (violinist Joshua Bell) contributing to the soundtrack ("The Red 
Violin" had Bell solos and won), and a huge promotional push over the last six 
months -- for another film, "The Dark Knight," which was initially disqualified 
then reinstated before falling short of the final five. 
"Milk" is the real wild card. Danny Elfman's
score -- his third for a Gus Van Sant film, and second to be nominated
-- is supportive, never showy. Yet Elfman has paid his dues with 24
years of Hollywood scores and, because the movie has such ardent fans,
this could very well be his year.

[arr] A.R. Rahman who gave him the idea to use a dove instead of a pigeon

DELHI-6's Masakali is worth Rs. 13,000
--
February 9, 2009 6:06:32 PM IST
Sampurn, Bollywood Trade News Network
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*view DELHI 6
videos
*

Sonam posing with a dove (called Masakali in the film) on her head in
Rakeysh Mehra's DELHI - 6 has been creating a lot of buzz. It is heard that
Rakeysh Om Prakash Mehra auditioned nearly a hundred pigeons for this
particular shot in the movie. But then he ultimately settled for a dove.

*CHECK OUT: DELHI 6, Pigeons and the quotient of
success
*

Sources inform that ''Rakeysh Mehra wanted to shoot a song with Sonam with a
bird sitting on her head. Initially he tried it out with pigeons but they
used to fly away. Later on it was music director A.R. Rahman who gave him
the idea to use a dove instead of a pigeon because he considered it a symbol
of love. Rakeysh Mehra promptly asked for 12 doves on the sets. Ultimately
he chose this particular dove which came all over from Assam.''

''Rakeysh had to shell out 13,000 Rs per day for the bird. And he wanted to
have that particular scene in the film as he had already scripted it and
didn't want to compromise at any cost'' adds our source.

Well Rakeysh Mehra's efforts definitely seem to be worth it. The song has
already become new talk of the town. The song also reminds us about
Rajshri's film MAINE PYAR KIYA where Bhagyashree sang with a dove on her
hand.
http://www.glamsham.com/movies/scoops/09/feb/09-delhi-6s-masakali-is-worth-rs-13000-020911.asp

--
regards,
Vithur

Re: [arr] Re: Foreign language words used by ARR?

2009-02-10 Thread mehrun shiraz

athisayam song in jeans got one part where they sing "wo i ni"(Chinese),
at the begining part of the song,where it means i love u.

On Mon, Feb 9, 2009 at 5:59 AM, Moin Ul Haque  wrote:

>   Osaka Moraiya - One Two Ka Four Latka - Hindustani ( the opening phrase
> of the song)
>
> Regards
> Moin.H
>
> On Mon, Feb 9, 2009 at 7:34 AM, Dinesh  wrote:
>
>>   Jumbalakka - En Swase Katrea had some Malay language words. "Jom
>> Balik" means "Lets go back".
>>
>> i think :D
>>
>>
>> --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com , V S
>> Rawat  wrote:
>> >
>> > On 2/5/2009 11:01 PM India Time, _V S Rawat_ wrote:
>> >
>> > > In which all songs has ARR used non-Indian (non-English) languages
>> words
>> > > as part of the lyrics?
>> > >
>> > > Like French, Spanish, etc.
>> > >
>> >
>> > Is Jumbalika (Takshaka) a word in some language or was it a made up
>> word?
>> >
>> > --
>> > Rawat
>> >
>>
>>
>
>
> --
> (¨`•.•´¨) Always
> `•.¸(¨`•.•´¨) Keep
> `•.¸¸.•´ Smiling!
>
> GOD BLESS YOU
> With Love and Care Always
> Moin.H
>
> --
> Life  is too short to wake up with regrets. So love the people who  treat
> you right. Forget about the one's who don't. Believe  everything happens for
> a reason. If you get a second chance,  grab it with both hands.  If it
> changes your life, let  it.  Nobody said life would be easy, they just
> promised  it would be worth it.
>
> 
>

Re: [arr] Re: Zakir Hussain wants an Oscar for Rahman

2009-02-10 Thread Mohamed Hashir

I think jahanzeb is asking about any collaboration after ARR's success as a
composer.yes i also share this thought.it would be a great one if zakirji
plays tabla for boss's composition..

hashir

On Tue, Feb 10, 2009 at 7:45 AM, Vithur  wrote:

>AR had accompanied Zakir Hussain, Kadri Gopalnath in their overseas
> tours, when he was with his Band troupe Nemesis.
>
>
>
> On Mon, Feb 9, 2009 at 11:43 PM, Jahanzeb Farooq 
> wrote:
>
>>   by the way why ARR never worked with Zakir Hussain? any idea anyone?
>>
>> --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com ,
>> Bivin Chandra 
>> wrote:
>> >
>> >
>> > After winning a Grammy in the contemporary World Music Album
>> category for his collaborative album Global Drum Project, Zakir
>> Hussain says that he sincerely desires that A R Rahman wins an Oscar.
>> >
>> > On being asked to respond to Rahman's global recognition for Slumdog
>> Millionaire, Zakir Hussain said that, "He is a genius. I think his
>> talent has been duly recognised now and I am very happy with that. The
>> best thing about him is that he has consistently proved himself. He is
>> not a one time wonder. He has delivered consistently. He has really
>> made us feel very proud. I hope he does equally fantastic at the
>> Oscars. "
>> >
>> > Talking about his own achievements he says that he is very excited
>> on his achievement because it was a competition with the great
>> musicians of the contemporary world music.
>> >
>> > "I look at this win as the reaffirmation of my hard work. This
>> second time Grammy recognition is the witness of the fact that in
>> today s modern world I have not fallen behind times. I am up-to-date
>> in creative contemporary world of music. I am extremely happy and
>> satisfied with this achievement," said Zakir.
>> >
>> > Zakir Hussain worked with Mickey Hart of the rock band Grateful
>> Dead, Nigerian percussionist Sikiru Adepoju and Puerto Rican jazz
>> percussionist Giovanni Hidalgo for the album.
>> >
>> > Global Drum Project is the second collaboration between Hart and
>> Hussain. Their compilation Planet Drum which was released in 1991 went
>> on to win the first-ever Grammy Award in the World Music category.
>> >
>> > Asked if he would have felt more satisfactory, had it been a win for
>> a purely Indian project, he said, "It's true that Global Drum Project
>> is a collaborative work with western musicians. I will be happier if a
>> pure Indian project wins a Grammy sometime in future. Till now the
>> only purely India project which claimed Grammy glory was Pandit Vishwa
>> Mohan Bhatt's work."
>> >
>> > http://music.ndtv.com/Music_Story.aspx?
>> id=ENTEN20090083000&type=musicindia
>> >
>>
>>
>
>
> --
> regards,
> Vithur
>
>
>
>  
>

[arr] AR Receiving BAFTA Award-HQ Video Download!

2009-02-10 Thread mobile freak

AR Receiving BAFTA Award-HQ Video Download!



AR Receiving BAFTA Award-HQ Video Download!
..
..
Resolution: 640*480
Award given by: Kylie Minogue
Received By:AR Rahman 
Award's original Name: Anthony Asquith Award for Achievement in Music

..
AR Thanks the people who introduced him to the west and his beloved fans all 
over the world!


Video:
..
http://www.mediafire.com/?0ji0nzjmmln
..
Screen shots:
http://i42.tinypic.com/a09weg.jpg
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http://i41.tinypic.com/2czt214.jpg
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http://i42.tinypic.com/2ywfsip.jpg

P.S: This is the first award given on the night-Music category!






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Re: [arr] Re: CNN IBN:Face the nation-Is A R Rahman the finest Indian music director ever?

wow! that's amazing...

On Mon, Feb 9, 2009 at 9:03 PM, $ Pavan Kumar $ wrote:

>   At the end of the show..They announced the result, In
> which 91% of voters said that Rahman is finest Indian music director ever...
>
>
> --- On *Mon, 2/9/09, divyaishu * wrote:
>
> From: divyaishu 
> Subject: [arr] Re: CNN IBN:Face the nation-Is A R Rahman the finest Indian
> music director ever?
> To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com
> Date: Monday, February 9, 2009, 9:27 AM
>
>  Well, who had the highest percentage of votes around that time? Did
> they have a choice?
>
> --- In arrahmanfans@ yahoogroups. com ,
> "pravin_karnam"
>  wrote:
> >
> > Today 10.00PM. Current vote status: Yes-63%
> > These people will debate even if rahman wins record oscars by any
> music
> > director.
> >
>
>
>  
>

[arr] Naresh Iyer never imagined AR Rahman would pick him.